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Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,795

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $6,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062019
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $35,570 $49,475 $26,500
Sport Package 1,640      
Folding second row seats 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,300      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net       50
Sport Package 1,361      
Folding second row seats 332 332    
Leather seating surfaces 1,079      
Sunroof 996 996 996  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Cargo net       40
Options (change) 4,540 1,600 1,200 375
Options (change) 3,768 1,328 996 300
Destination 720 720 720 920
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $34,530 $37,890 $52,695 $27,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,892
Model Year2006200620062019
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7212, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,530$37,890$52,695$27,795
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,325-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,530$37,390$50,370$21,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,860$15,840$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620062019
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
HD radio   $50
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$2,875$4,700$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,325$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-453-2,135-256

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelCTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.3 in
Length190.1 in183.5 in
Width70.6 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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