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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: $28,150

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelSorentoMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Luxury Package 1,600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595      
Cargo mat 90 75 75 75
Rear spoiler 200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Cargo net   50 50 50
Luxury Package 1,430      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531      
Cargo mat 70 60 60 60
Rear spoiler 154      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Cargo net   40 40 40
Options (change) 2,485 450 450 450
Options (change) 2,185 360 360 360
Destination 670 995 995 995
Total Price $28,150 $29,445 $32,495 $35,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,043
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelSorentoMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine192hp V6186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,150$29,445$32,495$35,345
Adjustments for Features0-5,285-6,535-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,150$24,160$25,960$28,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006202120212021
ModelSorentoMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Barometer$25   
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,715$9,000$10,250$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,285$6,535$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-243-273-251

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in107.3 in
Length179.8 in175.6 in
Width73.3 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft30.0 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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