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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: $30,490

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,475

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $28,570
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $27,759
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 100 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       295
Door sill trim plates       125
Remote start       550
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 80 40
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       236
Door sill trim plates       100
Remote start       440
Options (change) 850 850 850 1,020
Options (change) 680 680 680 816
Destination 820 820 820 900
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $30,490
Total Invoice $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $29,475

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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: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,813
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/55-19
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$30,490
Adjustments for Features-730-730-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,730$34,865$36,835$30,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$36,019$29,475
Adjustments for Features-698-698-7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,288$33,336$35,225$29,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T 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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
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 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,680$3,680$3,780$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$730$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-698-698-7940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,173 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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