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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,977

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5
TrimGLSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $25,215 $28,570
Base Invoice $17,138 $24,500 $27,759
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Cargo net 69 50 50
All-weather floor mats 99 100 100
Moonroof / Bose Package   1,130  
Cargo cover   200 200
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Cargo net 55 40 40
All-weather floor mats 64 80 80
Moonroof / Bose Package   1,006  
Cargo cover   160 160
Options (change) 598 1,480 350
Options (change) 499 1,286 280
Destination 630 900 900
Total Price $19,618 $27,595 $29,820
Total Invoice $18,267 $26,686 $28,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,942
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,550
Model Year200620162016
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5
TrimGLSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8225, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/65-17225/55-19
Total Price$19,618$27,595$29,820
Adjustments for Features0-5,035-6,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$22,560$22,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425
Total Invoice$18,267$26,686$28,939
Adjustments for Features0-4,869-6,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$21,817$22,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$489

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200620162016
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5
TrimGLSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$290$5,325$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,035$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,869-6,633

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062016
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in106.3 in
Length164.9 in179.3 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height56.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Touring

Moonroof / Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 225W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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