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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,760

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,432

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelMazda3CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trims Grand TouringLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $21,901 $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200          
Tech Package 1,400          
Universal garage door opener 75          
Cargo net 40          
Remote start 350          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof       1,450   1,450
Luxury Package           2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160          
Tech Package 1,204          
Universal garage door opener 60          
Cargo net 32          
Remote start 280          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530 530  
Panoramic sunroof       1,291   1,291
Luxury Package           2,225
Options (change) 2,065 595 595 2,045 595 3,950
Options (change) 1,736 530 530 1,821 530 3,516
Destination 795 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $25,760 $53,585 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $92,240
Total Invoice $24,432 $50,920 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $87,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,340
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelMazda3CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trims Grand TouringLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$25,760$53,585$61,085$64,035$72,685$92,240
Adjustments for Features0-6,470-9,370-7,895-11,970-11,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$47,115$51,715$56,140$60,715$81,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$9,025$13,600$34,055
Total Invoice$24,432$50,920$58,045$60,761$69,065$87,491
Adjustments for Features0-6,148-8,904-7,491-11,374-10,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,432$44,772$49,141$53,270$57,691$76,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,369$8,498$12,919$32,219

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelMazda3CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trims Grand TouringLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$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$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Around view cameras  $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 
Backup collision intervention    $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Performance traction management     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200   $200
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500$500
Differential cooler     $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0   
Carbon fiber hood     $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900     
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Rear camera mirror  $200 $200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates $100 $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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,600$9,070$11,970$10,495$14,570$13,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,470$9,370$7,895$11,970$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,148-8,904-7,491-11,374-10,500

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3CTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.6 in
Length180.9 in195.5 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

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