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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: $12,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062021
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGLSCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $30,760
Cold Weather Package 150  
Stability control 280  
Cargo net 69 60
All-weather floor mats 99 125
Cargo cover   250
Cold Weather Package 133  
Stability control 247  
Cargo net 55 48
All-weather floor mats 64 100
Cargo cover   200
Options (change) 598 435
Options (change) 499 348
Destination 630 1,175
Total Price $19,618 $32,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,057
Model Year20062021
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGLSCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-19
Total Price$19,618$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-6,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$25,710

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

Model Year20062021
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGLSCarbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,465$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-313

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

Model Year20062021
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in106.2 in
Length164.9 in179.1 in
Width68.3 in72.5 in
Height56.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,699 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 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 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft359.6 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%

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