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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: $31,630

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,286

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $29,645
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $28,503
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 100 60
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 400
Remote start       550
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 80 48
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300 320
Remote start       440
Options (change) 850 850 850 1,010
Options (change) 680 680 680 808
Destination 820 820 820 975
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $31,630
Total Invoice $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $30,286

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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: $4,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,663
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/55-19
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$31,630
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,565$28,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$36,019$30,286
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$35,923$27,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2015201520152018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
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
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 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 
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
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 
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 recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$3,080$3,080$3,180$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,963

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,173 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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