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Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,495

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,356

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $25,545
Base Invoice $23,270 $24,438
Luxury Package 1,600  
Rear spoiler 200  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595  
Cargo mat 90 70
Cargo net   60
Luxury Package 1,430  
Rear spoiler 154  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531  
Cargo mat 70 50
Cargo net   48
Options (change) 2,485 130
Options (change) 2,185 98
Destination 670 820
Total Price $28,150 $26,495
Total Invoice $26,125 $25,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,764
Model Year20062015
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine192hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/45-18
Total Price$28,150$26,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,150$24,410
Total Invoice$26,125$25,356
Adjustments for Features0-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,125$23,361

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062015
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,015$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,995

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062015
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length179.8 in175.6 in
Width73.3 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft347.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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