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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,350

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,062

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatCX-5
Trim3.6 VR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $29,645
Base Invoice $27,513 $28,503
All-weather floor mats 185 125
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo net   60
Cargo mat   70
Obstacle detection, rear   475
All-weather floor mats 145 100
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589  
Cargo net   48
Cargo mat   56
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Options (change) 7,235 730
Options (change) 6,531 584
Destination 630 975
Total Price $37,815 $31,350
Total Invoice $34,674 $30,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,954
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatCX-5
Trim3.6 VR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-19
Total Price$37,815$31,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,815$27,865
Total Invoice$34,674$30,062
Adjustments for Features0-3,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,674$26,720

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatCX-5
Trim3.6 VR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,515$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,342

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in106.2 in
Length188.2 in179.1 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height58.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.259.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested394075%
Total Not Requested134025%

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