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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: $30,565

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,527

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $27,820
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $27,019
Autobahn Package 6,000    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 100
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Technology Package     1,625
Cargo cover     190
Autobahn Package 5,760    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 80
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Technology Package     1,446
Cargo cover     152
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 1,915
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 1,678
Destination 770 770 830
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $30,565
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $29,527

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/55-19
Total Price$31,600$37,095$30,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$27,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$29,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-2,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,730$26,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0

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

Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,355$3,305$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-2,797

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

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in178.7 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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