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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: $29,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,870

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $27,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumCTS-Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,000 $57,400 $61,800 $69,070 $63,600 $17,535
Base Invoice $47,940 $53,669 $57,783 $64,580 $59,466 $16,416
CUE and Navigation 905          
Panoramic sunroof 1,250       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
CUE and Navigation 796          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100       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) 2,155 0 0 0 1,150 6,615
Options (change) 1,896 0 0 0 1,012 5,804
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $54,080 $58,325 $62,725 $69,995 $68,275 $24,800
Total Invoice $50,761 $54,594 $58,708 $65,505 $64,003 $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: $21,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,894
Model Year201420142014201420142008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumCTS-Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6556hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13300, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$54,080$58,325$62,725$69,995$68,275$24,800
Adjustments for Features-7,455-9,855-11,830-12,805-6,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,625$48,470$50,895$57,190$61,955$24,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,845$4,270$10,565$15,330$0
Total Invoice$50,761$54,594$58,708$65,505$64,003$22,870
Adjustments for Features-6,997-9,225-11,072-11,984-5,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,764$45,369$47,636$53,521$58,078$22,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$3,872$9,757$14,314$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142014201420142008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumCTS-Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive    $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350  
Headlight washers    $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   $100 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,925$12,325$14,300$15,275$8,790$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$9,855$11,830$12,805$6,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,997-9,225-11,072-11,984-5,9250

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
ModelCTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in103.9 in
Length195.5 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,751 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested50016%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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