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Kia Sedona vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sedona vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,990

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,809

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSedonaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,190 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $27,275 $22,141 $22,378
Luxury Package 2,500    
Navigation system 1,900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430 430
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Luxury Package 2,225    
Navigation system 1,672    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344 344
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 4,400 1,120 795
Options (change) 3,897 896 636
Destination 800 795 795
Total Price $34,390 $25,065 $24,990
Total Invoice $31,972 $23,832 $23,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,127
Model Year201220122012
ModelSedonaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$34,390$25,065$24,990
Adjustments for Features-4,675-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,715$24,715$24,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$31,972$23,832$23,809
Adjustments for Features-4,346-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,626$23,499$23,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012
ModelSedonaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration$100  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Total Value of Features$6,800$2,475$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,346-3330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelSedonaMazda3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in103.9 in
Length202.0 in177.4 in
Width78.3 in69.1 in
Height69.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,388 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
80.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.5 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sedona EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2259%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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