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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: $29,190

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,552

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $24,745
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $23,673
CD player, remote 300 300 300  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Technology Package       2,600
Cargo net       60
Universal garage door opener       125
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       450
CD player, remote 264 264 264  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Technology Package       2,236
Cargo net       48
Universal garage door opener       100
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Options (change) 2,840 300 300 3,610
Options (change) 2,499 264 264 3,044
Destination 995 995 995 835
Total Price $59,505 $61,365 $70,635 $29,190
Total Invoice $55,545 $57,424 $66,092 $27,552

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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: $22,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,759
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$59,505$61,365$70,635$29,190
Adjustments for Features-7,750-8,475-9,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,755$52,890$61,185$29,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,430$0
Total Invoice$55,545$57,424$66,092$27,552
Adjustments for Features-7,234-7,931-8,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,311$49,493$57,250$27,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,182$8,939$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black grille (optional)   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights   $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
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 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$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 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,800$11,525$12,500$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,750$8,475$9,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,234-7,931-8,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152016
ModelCTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in106.3 in
Length195.5 in180.3 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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