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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: $25,760

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,432

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremiumCTS-Vs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $22,900
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $21,901
Temporary spare tire 350    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Tech Package     1,400
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Remote start     350
Temporary spare tire 308    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Tech Package     1,204
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Remote start     280
Options (change) 350 1,150 2,065
Options (change) 308 1,012 1,736
Destination 895 895 795
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,535 $67,860 $25,760
Total Invoice $46,837 $63,613 $24,432

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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: $20,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,916
Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremiumCTS-Vs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$49,535$67,860$25,760
Adjustments for Features-3,690-4,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,845$63,845$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,000$0
Total Invoice$46,837$63,613$24,432
Adjustments for Features-3,489-3,7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,348$59,849$24,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,501$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremiumCTS-Vs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,715$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$4,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,489-3,7640

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,852 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
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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