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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: $31,465

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,154

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $29,645
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $28,503
Autobahn Package 6,200    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 125
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Cargo mat     70
Cargo cover     250
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400
Autobahn Package 5,952    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 100
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Cargo mat     56
Cargo cover     200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     320
Options (change) 6,435 1,955 845
Options (change) 6,137 1,836 676
Destination 795 795 975
Total Price $32,025 $37,545 $31,465
Total Invoice $30,735 $36,034 $30,154

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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: $6,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,484
Model Year201320132018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/55-19
Total Price$32,025$37,545$31,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$35,595$25,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,735$36,034$30,154
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-5,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,735$34,162$24,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,427$0

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

Model Year201320132018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,940$3,890$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-5,903

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

Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.2 in
Length165.4 in179.1 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 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 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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