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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: $37,405

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320212021
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5
TrimRGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,795 $35,385 $37,505
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720    
All-weather floor mats 235 125 125
Cargo mat   70 70
Cargo cover   250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400 400
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651    
All-weather floor mats 185 100 100
Cargo mat   56 56
Cargo cover   200 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320 320
Options (change) 1,955 845 845
Options (change) 1,836 676 676
Destination 795 1,175 1,175
Total Price $37,545 $37,405 $39,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,478
Model Year201320212021
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5
TrimRGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$37,545$37,405$39,525
Adjustments for Features0-5,960-5,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$31,445$33,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,120

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

Model Year201320212021
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5
TrimRGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,565$9,525$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,960$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-295-279

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

Model Year20132021
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,836 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 R

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

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