Every DM/GM will be different.
I look at how much a class advances CR.
And how much a template advances CR.
And then value them the same.
A level one any class, advances in CR the same amount by either:
a) adding vampire template; or
b) adding two levels in a class
In my games (which could be different from yours), the template is worth two levels, and when everyone else is level 8, I'd consider a level 6 with vampire template to be the same level.
And then add a level to everyone, once the others were going to 9 and the vampire to 7.
Your mileage may vary.
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