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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: $39,090

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-9CX-9
TrimGTI AutobahnTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $34,960 $40,470
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200
Cargo net 100 100 100
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Premium Package   1,890  
Cargo mat   100 100
Cargo cover   325 325
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575 575
All-weather floor mats 185 160 160
Cargo net 80 80 80
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Premium Package   1,625  
Cargo mat   80 80
Cargo cover   260 260
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460 460
Options (change) 1,435 3,190 1,300
Options (change) 1,321 2,665 1,040
Destination 995 940 940
Total Price $39,375 $39,090 $42,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,911
Model Year202120182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-9CX-9
TrimGTI AutobahnTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,375$39,090$42,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,560-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,375$37,530$39,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020

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

Model Year202120182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-9CX-9
TrimGTI AutobahnTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
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  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,640$8,200$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,464-2,980

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-9 features.

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

Model Year20212018
ModelGolf / GTICX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in115.3 in
Length167.6 in199.4 in
Width70.8 in77.5 in
Height58.2 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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		17.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.438.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft371.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-9 specs.

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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