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Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,470

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $45

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212019
ModelSeltosMazda3
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,990 $27,500
Floor mats 130  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 75
Cargo tray 80 75
Sunroof 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295  
Door sill trim plates   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
AWD   1,400
Floor mats 0  
Cargo net 0 40
Cargo mat 0 60
Cargo tray 0 60
Sunroof 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Door sill trim plates   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
AWD   0
Options (change) 1,350 2,050
Options (change) 0 520
Destination 1,175 920
Total Price $30,515 $30,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $316
Model Year20212019
ModelSeltosMazda3
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,515$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,190$30,470

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212019
ModelSeltosMazda3
TrimSXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cyclist detection$25 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit intervention$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
HD radio $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,000$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-510

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See a complete comparison of Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212019
ModelSeltosMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in107.3 in
Length172.0 in175.6 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height63.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.8 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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