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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: $30,425

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,423

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $28,570
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $27,759
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 50
Cargo mat 125 125 125 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       295
Remote start       550
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 40
Cargo mat 99 99 99 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       236
Remote start       440
Options (change) 595 595 595 955
Options (change) 468 468 468 764
Destination 795 795 795 900
Total Price $31,815 $34,305 $34,915 $30,425
Total Invoice $30,441 $32,827 $33,414 $29,423

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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: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,424
Model Year2013201320132016
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$31,815$34,305$34,915$30,425
Adjustments for Features00-100-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,815$34,305$34,815$30,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$30,441$32,827$33,414$29,423
Adjustments for Features00-96-406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,441$32,827$33,318$29,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2013201320132016
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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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 air vents$100$100$100 
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 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
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, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$2,580$2,580$2,680$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$420
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-406

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20132016
ModelPassatCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in179.3 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,213 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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