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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: $26,750

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,489

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelCTSMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $25,045
Base Invoice $31,486 $23,961
Performance Collection 1,790  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Cargo net   60
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Performance Collection 1,485  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Cargo net   48
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 10,255 885
Options (change) 8,511 708
Destination 745 820
Total Price $44,675 $26,750
Total Invoice $40,742 $25,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,552
Model Year20082015
ModelCTSMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$44,675$26,750
Adjustments for Features-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,810$26,750
Total Invoice$40,742$25,489
Adjustments for Features-1,7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,041$25,489

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082015
ModelCTSMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,590$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7010

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082015
ModelCTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in180.3 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested197551%
Total Not Requested190049%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested335047%
Total Not Requested371553%

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