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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201920192019
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimSELGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $30,045 $34,870 $36,890
All-weather floor mats 235 125 125 125
Cargo net 100 60 60 60
Cargo mat   70 70 70
Cargo cover   250 250 250
Roof rails   400 400 400
All-weather floor mats 185 100 100 100
Cargo net 80 48 48 48
Cargo mat   56 56 56
Cargo cover   200 200 200
Roof rails   320 320 320
Options (change) 335 905 905 905
Options (change) 265 724 724 724
Destination 850 1,045 1,045 1,045
Total Price $31,430 $31,995 $36,820 $38,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $470
Model Year2018201920192019
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimSELGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4187hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$31,430$31,995$36,820$38,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,135-3,835-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$29,860$32,985$35,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,125$5,145

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

Model Year2018201920192019
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimSELGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player$125   
Larger infotainment display$0   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,540$6,675$8,375$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135$3,835$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-118-184-175

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

Model Year20182019
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.2 in
Length179.8 in179.1 in
Width70.8 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,542 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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