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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: $27,920

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $14,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $26,500
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Cargo net         50
Door sill trim plates         125
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         260
Cargo net         40
Door sill trim plates         100
Options (change) 1,500 1,500 350 1,150 500
Options (change) 1,320 1,320 308 1,012 400
Destination 875 875 875 875 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $42,320 $42,820 $47,725 $65,685 $27,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,182
Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$42,320$42,820$47,725$65,685$27,920
Adjustments for Features-6600-2,825-2,900-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,660$42,820$44,900$62,785$24,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$3,240$21,125$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers    $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 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
HD radio    $50
Media drive $15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats  $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,525$4,865$7,690$7,765$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0$2,825$2,900$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-6230-2,676-2,715-182

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112019
ModelCTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.3 in
Length191.6 in183.5 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.2 ft3

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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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