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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: $23,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,095 $48,290 $16,880
Base Invoice $36,945 $45,634 $15,805
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo net     40
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 1,150 0 6,090
Options (change) 1,012 0 5,359
Destination 895 895 560
Total Price $41,140 $49,185 $23,530
Total Invoice $38,852 $46,529 $21,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,361
Model Year201320132006
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6318hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$41,140$49,185$23,530
Adjustments for Features-2,930-5,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,210$43,190$23,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,980$0
Total Invoice$38,852$46,529$21,724
Adjustments for Features-2,767-5,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,085$40,858$21,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,773$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132006
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,650$9,715$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$5,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,767-5,6710

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
ModelCTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in178.3 in
Width72.5 in69.1 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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