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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: $30,565

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212015
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $27,970
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Technology Package   1,425
Cargo cover   190
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Technology Package   1,268
Cargo cover   152
Options (change) 235 1,715
Options (change) 185 1,500
Destination 995 880
Total Price $38,175 $30,565

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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 GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,449
Model Year20212015
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19
Total Price$38,175$30,565
Adjustments for Features-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,820$30,565

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

Model Year20212015
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,155$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-730

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

Model Year20212015
ModelGolf / GTICX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in178.7 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested170089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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