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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: $27,920

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $31,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152019
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $26,500
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net       50
Door sill trim plates       125
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Cargo net       40
Door sill trim plates       100
Options (change) 2,540 0 0 500
Options (change) 2,235 0 0 400
Destination 995 995 995 920
Total Price $59,205 $61,065 $70,335 $27,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,499
Model Year2015201520152019
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$59,205$61,065$70,335$27,920
Adjustments for Features-5,850-6,575-7,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,355$54,490$62,785$27,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,430$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520152019
ModelCTSCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
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
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
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 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights   $1000
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 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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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, 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$10,400$11,125$12,100$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,850$6,575$7,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,462-6,155-7,0660

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152019
ModelCTSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in107.3 in
Length195.5 in183.5 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.2 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-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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