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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: $28,095

Mazda CX-5 Touring   
Difference: $3,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5
TrimSETouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $26,215 $29,645
All-weather floor mats 235 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 100 60 60
Cargo mat   70 70
Cargo cover   250 250
Roof rails   400 400
All-weather floor mats 185 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Cargo net 80 48 48
Cargo mat   56 56
Cargo cover   200 200
Roof rails   320 320
Options (change) 660 905 905
Options (change) 535 724 724
Destination 895 975 975
Total Price $31,550 $28,095 $31,525

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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: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,140
Model Year201920182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5
TrimSETouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$31,550$28,095$31,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,085-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$27,010$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0

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

Model Year201920182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-5CX-5
TrimSETouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings $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
Satellite radio$200 $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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$4,415$5,500$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-4,632

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

Model Year20192018
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.3,564 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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