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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: $28,190

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,517

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $23,145
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $22,144
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
i-ACTIVSENSE Package       1,100
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Cargo net       50
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       495
Remote start       550
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
i-ACTIVSENSE Package       946
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Cargo net       40
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       396
Remote start       440
Options (change) 2,540 0 0 4,170
Options (change) 2,235 0 0 3,498
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $59,205 $61,065 $70,335 $28,190
Total Invoice $55,281 $57,160 $65,828 $26,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,625
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumGrand 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$59,205$61,065$70,335$28,190
Adjustments for Features-6,575-7,300-8,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,630$53,765$62,060$28,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,430$0
Total Invoice$55,281$57,160$65,828$26,517
Adjustments for Features-6,139-6,833-7,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,142$50,327$58,083$26,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$8,941$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumGrand 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 
Remote app$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
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 
Exterior 
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 
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 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights   $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Road sign information   $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
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 
Total Value of Features$10,450$11,175$12,150$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,575$7,300$8,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,139-6,833-7,7450

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152017
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.2,900 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-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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