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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: $34,915

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320212021
ModelPassatCX-5CX-5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,525 $35,385 $37,505
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo net 95 60 60
Cargo mat 125 70 70
Remote start   550 550
Rear spoiler 300    
Cargo net 69 48 48
Cargo mat 99 56 56
Remote start   440 440
Options (change) 595 680 680
Options (change) 468 544 544
Destination 795 1,175 1,175
Total Price $34,915 $37,240 $39,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,962
Model Year201320212021
ModelPassatCX-5CX-5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$34,915$37,240$39,360
Adjustments for Features0-5,795-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$31,445$33,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,120

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201320212021
ModelPassatCX-5CX-5
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,405$8,200$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267-253

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20132021
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 Weight3,446 lb.3,836 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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