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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: $35,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172019
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $26,500
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 3,445 595 500
Options (change) 3,067 530 400
Destination 995 995 920
Total Price $63,635 $72,385 $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: $28,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,709
Model Year201720172019
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$63,635$72,385$27,920
Adjustments for Features-7,670-8,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,965$64,090$27,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172019
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
G-vectoring control  $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$12,195$12,820$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,670$8,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,268-7,8820

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172019
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 Weight3,656 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 Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%

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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