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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: $26,295

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120122012
ModelSeltosMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,990 $23,150 $23,400
Floor mats 130    
Cargo net 50 40 40
Cargo mat 95 50 50
Cargo tray 80 60 60
Sunroof 700    
Tech Package   1,400 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Remote start   350 350
Floor mats 0    
Cargo net 0 32 32
Cargo mat 0 40 40
Cargo tray 0 48 48
Sunroof 0    
Tech Package   1,204 1,204
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Remote start   280 280
Options (change) 1,055 2,425 2,100
Options (change) 0 2,024 1,764
Destination 1,175 795 795
Total Price $30,220 $26,370 $26,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,718
Model Year202120122012
ModelSeltosMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$30,220$26,370$26,295
Adjustments for Features-6,800-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,420$26,020$26,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202120122012
ModelSeltosMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle exit intervention$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$10,625$4,175$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,800$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-264-3310

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212012
ModelSeltosMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length172.0 in177.4 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height63.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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