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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $7,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimSELTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $34,960 $40,470 $44,315
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200 200
Cargo net 100 100 100 100
Premium Package   1,890    
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Cargo cover   325 325 325
Aluminum roof rails   450    
All-weather floor mats 185 160 160 160
Cargo net 80 80 80 80
Premium Package   1,625    
Cargo mat   80 80 80
Cargo cover   260 260 260
Aluminum roof rails   360    
Options (change) 335 3,065 725 725
Options (change) 265 2,565 580 580
Destination 850 940 940 940
Total Price $31,430 $38,965 $42,135 $45,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,062
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimSELTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,430$38,965$42,135$45,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,635-4,985-6,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$35,330$37,150$39,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,820$3,765

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimSELTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
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   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Road sign information  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,540$8,175$9,525$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,635$4,985$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,414-4,710-6,506

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-9
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in115.3 in
Length179.8 in199.4 in
Width70.8 in77.5 in
Height58.3 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.438.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%

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