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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: $22,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,053

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $18,025
Base Invoice $22,620 $16,873
Luxury Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo mat 90 40
Remote start 360 350
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
Luxury Package 2,235  
Rear spoiler 154  
Cargo mat 70 32
Remote start 275 280
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 3,150 3,985
Options (change) 2,734 3,530
Destination 700 650
Total Price $28,145 $22,660
Total Invoice $26,054 $21,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,201
Model Year20072008
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,145$22,660
Adjustments for Features-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,200$22,660
Total Invoice$26,054$21,053
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,254$21,053

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072008
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,865$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8000

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072008
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in176.6 in
Width73.3 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft343.8 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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested250095%
Total Not Requested1255%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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