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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: $31,300

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $515

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,022

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $29,645
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $28,503
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 60
Cargo mat 125 125 125 70
Remote start       550
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 48
Cargo mat 99 99 99 56
Remote start       440
Options (change) 595 595 595 680
Options (change) 468 468 468 544
Destination 795 795 795 975
Total Price $31,815 $34,305 $34,915 $31,300
Total Invoice $30,441 $32,827 $33,414 $30,022

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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: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,395
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/55-19
Total Price$31,815$34,305$34,915$31,300
Adjustments for Features00-100-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,815$34,305$34,815$27,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$30,441$32,827$33,414$30,022
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,441$32,827$33,318$26,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2013201320132018
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
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
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
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 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$2,305$2,305$2,405$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,976

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20132018
ModelPassatCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.2 in
Length191.6 in179.1 in
Width72.2 in72.5 in
Height58.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 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 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.959.6 ft3

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