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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: $24,800

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,870

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,095 $48,290 $17,535
Base Invoice $36,945 $45,634 $16,416
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Remote start     350
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo net     40
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Remote start     280
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 1,500 350 6,615
Options (change) 1,320 308 5,804
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $41,490 $49,535 $24,800
Total Invoice $39,160 $46,837 $22,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,996
Model Year201320132008
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6318hp V6156hp 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$41,490$49,535$24,800
Adjustments for Features-2,430-5,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,060$43,915$24,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,855$0
Total Invoice$39,160$46,837$22,870
Adjustments for Features-2,294-5,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,866$41,523$22,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,657$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132008
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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
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 
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 
USB port $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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$6,150$9,340$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$5,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,294-5,3140

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132008
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275085%
Total Not Requested50015%
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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