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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: $22,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,489

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,348

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Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-Vs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $25,045
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $23,961
Performance Luxury Package 3,215      
Navigation System 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Cargo net       60
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       450
Performance Luxury Package 2,829      
Navigation System 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Cargo net       48
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Options (change) 6,860 350 1,150 885
Options (change) 6,037 308 1,012 708
Destination 895 895 895 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,045 $49,535 $66,560 $26,750
Total Invoice $46,896 $46,837 $62,313 $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: $19,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,686
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-Vs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$50,045$49,535$66,560$26,750
Adjustments for Features-2,815-2,815-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,230$46,720$64,470$26,750
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$17,750$0
Total Invoice$46,896$46,837$62,313$25,489
Adjustments for Features-2,638-2,662-1,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,258$44,175$60,356$25,489
Cost Above Minimum$83$0$16,181$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-Vs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$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$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,140$6,140$5,415$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$2,815$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,638-2,662-1,9570

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,852 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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested110047%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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