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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: $33,325

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,982

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $28,570
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $27,759
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 50
Technology Package     1,155
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,500
Door sill trim plates     125
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Remote start     550
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 40
Technology Package     1,028
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,335
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Remote start     440
Options (change) 475 475 3,855
Options (change) 380 380 3,323
Destination 820 820 900
Total Price $35,565 $38,130 $33,325
Total Invoice $34,065 $36,525 $31,982

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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: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $895
Model Year201620162016
ModelPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-19
Total Price$35,565$38,130$33,325
Adjustments for Features-1,240-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,325$36,790$33,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0
Total Invoice$34,065$36,525$31,982
Adjustments for Features-1,188-1,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,877$35,241$31,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201620162016
ModelPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$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
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator  $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,840$4,940$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,188-1,2840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,231 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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