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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: $26,590

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,316

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremiumCTS-Vs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $24,745
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $23,673
Temporary spare tire 350    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Cargo net     60
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Temporary spare tire 308    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012  
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 350 1,150 1,010
Options (change) 308 1,012 808
Destination 895 895 835
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,535 $67,860 $26,590
Total Invoice $46,837 $63,613 $25,316

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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: $20,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,859
Model Year201320132016
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremiumCTS-Vs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$49,535$67,860$26,590
Adjustments for Features-2,815-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,720$64,720$26,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,000$0
Total Invoice$46,837$63,613$25,316
Adjustments for Features-2,662-2,9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,175$60,670$25,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,495$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132016
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  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$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  
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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, driver 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$6,140$6,465$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,662-2,9430

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
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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