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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: $27,090

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $36,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,571

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $23,145
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $22,144
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
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) 3,445 595 3,070
Options (change) 3,067 530 2,552
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $27,090
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $25,571

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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: $28,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,867
Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$27,090
Adjustments for Features-8,595-9,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,340$63,465$27,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$25,571
Adjustments for Features-8,144-8,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,438$60,304$25,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,866$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSCTSMazda3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Black grille (optional)  $0
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Road sign information  $75
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 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 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$12,445$13,070$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,595$9,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,144-8,7610

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,656 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 Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
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 Requested40019%
Total Not Requested170081%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested257597%
Total Not Requested753%

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