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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: $7,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimGTIRTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $35,970 $40,170 $44,015
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $34,041 $38,012 $41,645
All-weather floor mats 235 235 200 200 200
Autobahn Package 6,000        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500      
Premium Package     1,745    
Cargo mat     100 100 100
Cargo cover     325 325 325
All-weather floor mats 185 185 160 160 160
Autobahn Package 5,760        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440      
Premium Package     1,501    
Cargo mat     80 80 80
Cargo cover     260 260 260
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 2,370 625 625
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 2,001 500 500
Destination 770 770 900 900 900
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $39,240 $41,695 $45,540
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $36,942 $39,412 $43,045

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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: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,042
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimGTIRTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,600$37,095$39,240$41,695$45,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-5,635-8,510-10,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$33,605$33,185$35,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$420$0$1,945
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$36,942$39,412$43,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-5,305-8,044-9,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,730$31,637$31,368$33,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$269$0$1,837

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

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimGTIRTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Following distance indicator   $25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Interior trim, special color    $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$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$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$2,540$4,490$8,175$11,050$12,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$5,635$8,510$10,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-5,305-8,044-9,840

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

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTICX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in115.3 in
Length165.4 in199.4 in
Width70.3 in77.5 in
Height58.3 in69.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.038.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft371.2 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested182556%
Total Not Requested145044%

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