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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: $32,400

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $870

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,902

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
Trim1.8T SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $29,645
Base Invoice $28,210 $28,503
Lighting Package 995  
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
All-weather floor mats 235 125
Cargo net 100 60
Door sill trim plates 240  
Cargo mat   70
Cargo cover   250
Roof rails   400
Obstacle detection, rear   475
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Lighting Package 856  
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
All-weather floor mats 185 100
Cargo net 80 48
Door sill trim plates 200  
Cargo mat   56
Cargo cover   200
Roof rails   320
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320
Options (change) 3,065 1,780
Options (change) 2,607 1,424
Destination 820 975
Total Price $33,270 $32,400
Total Invoice $31,637 $30,902

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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: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,841
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
Trim1.8T SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19
Total Price$33,270$32,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,270$31,240
Total Invoice$31,637$30,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,637$29,796

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

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
Trim1.8T SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,215$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,106

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

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.2 in
Length179.6 in179.1 in
Width70.8 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested220075%
Total Not Requested75025%

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