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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: $27,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,870

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $17,535
Base Invoice $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $16,416
CD player, remote 300 300 300 300  
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
CD player, remote 264 264 264 264  
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) 300 300 300 300 6,615
Options (change) 264 264 264 264 5,804
Destination 995 995 995 995 650
Total Price $52,565 $56,965 $61,365 $70,635 $24,800
Total Invoice $49,453 $53,310 $57,424 $66,092 $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: $19,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,052
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$52,565$56,965$61,365$70,635$24,800
Adjustments for Features-8,005-10,405-12,380-13,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,560$46,560$48,985$57,280$24,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$4,425$12,720$0
Total Invoice$49,453$53,310$57,424$66,092$22,870
Adjustments for Features-7,531-9,737-11,585-12,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,922$43,573$45,839$53,596$22,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,651$3,917$11,674$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$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
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $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 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$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 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
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    
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 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,450$12,850$14,825$15,800$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,005$10,405$12,380$13,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,531-9,737-11,585-12,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,621 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
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 kit0No
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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