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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: $25,810

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,462

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-Vi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $21,805 $23,287
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200 200
Tech Package         1,500  
Cargo net         40 40
Cargo mat         50 50
Universal garage door opener         75 75
Remote start         350 350
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220      
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160 160
Tech Package         1,290  
Cargo net         32 32
Cargo mat         40 40
Universal garage door opener         60 60
Remote start         280 280
Options (change) 4,295 3,295 250 900 2,215 715
Options (change) 3,780 2,900 220 792 1,862 572
Destination 825 825 825 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $44,885 $44,385 $46,640 $63,745 $25,810 $25,860
Total Invoice $42,183 $41,860 $44,188 $59,690 $24,462 $24,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,452
Model Year201020102010201020132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-Vi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$44,885$44,385$46,640$63,745$25,810$25,860
Adjustments for Features-1,350-400-2,200-2,37500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,535$43,985$44,440$61,370$25,810$25,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$905$17,835$0$50
Total Invoice$42,183$41,860$44,188$59,690$24,462$24,654
Adjustments for Features-1,269-377-2,084-2,22400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,914$41,483$42,104$57,466$24,462$24,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$1,190$16,552$0$192

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102010201020132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-Vi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75  
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300 $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$4,930$3,980$5,780$5,955$3,580$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$400$2,200$2,375$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,269-377-2,084-2,22400

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102013
ModelCTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in180.9 in
Width72.5 in69.1 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested49036%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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