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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: $32,105

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,666

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $29,645
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $28,503
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 60
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Remote start     550
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 48
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Remote start     440
Illuminated door sill trim plates     320
Options (change) 475 475 1,485
Options (change) 380 380 1,188
Destination 820 820 975
Total Price $32,290 $35,290 $32,105
Total Invoice $30,924 $33,801 $30,666

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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: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $602
Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatCX-5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-19
Total Price$32,290$35,290$32,105
Adjustments for Features0-100-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,290$35,190$31,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,924$33,801$30,666
Adjustments for Features0-96-344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,924$33,705$30,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201720172018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
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 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 
CD player$125$125 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,765$4,865$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-344

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,231 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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