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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: $31,275

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,095

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162014
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $27,820
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $27,019
Lighting Package 1,095      
Floor mats 235      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Technology Package       1,625
Obstacle detection, rear       475
Remote start       525
Lighting Package 942      
Floor mats 185      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Technology Package       1,446
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Remote start       420
Options (change) 1,705 375 375 2,625
Options (change) 1,427 300 300 2,246
Destination 820 820 820 830
Total Price $33,020 $35,465 $38,030 $31,275
Total Invoice $31,492 $33,985 $36,445 $30,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $420
Model Year2016201620162014
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6T6
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$33,020$35,465$38,030$31,275
Adjustments for Features-1,905-3,015-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$32,450$34,915$31,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0
Total Invoice$31,492$33,985$36,445$30,095
Adjustments for Features-1,817-2,889-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,675$31,096$33,460$30,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,421$3,785$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2016201620162014
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,330$6,440$6,540$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$3,015$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,817-2,889-2,9850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20162014
ModelPassatCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in178.7 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,195 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested190088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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