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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,422

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $21,805 $23,287
CD player, remote 300 300 300 300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200 200
Tech Package         1,500  
Cargo net         40 40
Universal garage door opener         75 75
Remote start         350 350
CD player, remote 264 264 264 264    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160 160
Tech Package         1,290  
Cargo net         32 32
Universal garage door opener         60 60
Remote start         280 280
Options (change) 300 300 300 300 2,165 665
Options (change) 264 264 264 264 1,822 532
Destination 995 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $52,565 $56,965 $61,365 $70,635 $25,760 $25,810
Total Invoice $49,453 $53,310 $57,424 $66,092 $24,422 $24,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,457
Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$52,565$56,965$61,365$70,635$25,760$25,810
Adjustments for Features-5,925-8,325-10,300-11,27500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,640$48,640$51,065$59,360$25,760$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$4,425$12,720$0$50
Total Invoice$49,453$53,310$57,424$66,092$24,422$24,614
Adjustments for Features-5,574-7,791-9,639-10,55000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,879$45,519$47,785$55,542$24,422$24,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,640$3,906$11,663$0$192

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMazda3Mazda3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$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  
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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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  
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$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 
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
CD player    $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$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$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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, 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$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$8,325$10,725$12,700$13,675$2,400$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$8,325$10,300$11,275$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,574-7,791-9,639-10,55000

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152013
ModelCTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in103.9 in
Length195.5 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i 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
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested130075%
Total Not Requested42525%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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