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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-9
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $34,785
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $32,911
All-weather floor mats 235 235 125
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Technology Package     2,435
Cargo mat     85
All-weather floor mats 185 185 100
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Technology Package     2,094
Cargo mat     68
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 2,645
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 2,262
Destination 770 770 795
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $38,225
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $35,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $867
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-9
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/50-20
Total Price$31,600$37,095$38,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$35,968
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,730$31,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-9
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,790$3,740$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-4,775

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTICX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.2 in
Length165.4 in200.6 in
Width70.3 in76.2 in
Height58.3 in68.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,318 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.048.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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