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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,420

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda5Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,025 $30,245
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295  
Cargo cover 185  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236  
Cargo cover 148  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Options (change) 600 335
Options (change) 480 265
Destination 795 850
Total Price $25,420 $31,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,262
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda5Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Engine157hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,420$31,430
Adjustments for Features0-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$27,845

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda5Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,620$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-127

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in103.5 in
Length180.5 in179.8 in
Width68.9 in70.8 in
Height63.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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