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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: $28,540

Mazda CX-5 Touring   
Difference: $3,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201720172017
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimSETouringGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $25,915 $28,895 $29,395
All-weather floor mats 235 125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Cargo net 100 60 60 60
Cargo mat   70 70 70
Cargo cover   250 250 250
Preferred Equipment Package   780    
Roof rails   400 400 400
All-weather floor mats 185 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Cargo net 80 48 48 48
Cargo mat   56 56 56
Cargo cover   200 200 200
Preferred Equipment Package   694    
Roof rails   320 320 320
Options (change) 660 1,685 905 905
Options (change) 535 1,418 724 724
Destination 895 940 940 940
Total Price $31,550 $28,540 $30,740 $31,240

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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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,356
Model Year2019201720172017
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimSETouringGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4187hp I4187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$31,550$28,540$30,740$31,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,460-2,560-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$27,080$28,180$26,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$1,525$0

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

Model Year2019201720172017
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimSETouringGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning$200  $200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $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   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
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   
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,740$6,200$7,300$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,460$2,560$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,409-2,476-4,436

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

Model Year20192017
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 Weight2,979 lb.3,528 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
Mazda CX-5 Touring

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested165057%

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