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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: $29,645

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelSeltosMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,990 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Floor mats 130      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 75 75 75
Cargo tray 80 75 75 75
Sunroof 700      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295      
Door sill trim plates   125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Floor mats 0      
Cargo net 0 40 40 40
Cargo mat 0 60 60 60
Cargo tray 0 60 60 60
Sunroof 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0      
Door sill trim plates   100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Options (change) 1,350 650 650 650
Options (change) 0 520 520 520
Destination 1,175 995 995 995
Total Price $30,515 $29,645 $32,695 $35,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $406
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelSeltosMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,515$29,645$32,695$35,545
Adjustments for Features-3,2250-1,250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$29,645$31,445$34,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2021202120212021
ModelSeltosMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$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$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cyclist detection$25   
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle exit intervention$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175$175  
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$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
Speaker lights$100   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,850$5,625$6,875$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0$1,250$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1240-58-53

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212021
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 Weight3,088 lb.3,093 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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