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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: $30,800

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $240

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,715

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $25

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $27,820
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $27,019
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Technology Package       1,625
Remote start       525
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Technology Package       1,446
Remote start       420
Options (change) 375 375 375 2,150
Options (change) 300 300 300 1,866
Destination 770 770 770 830
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $30,800
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $29,715

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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: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,347
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/55-19
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$30,800
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$29,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$29,715
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$28,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,430$2,430$2,530$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,322

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in178.7 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.964.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested95044%

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