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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: $24,910

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,745

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $22,620 $22,141 $22,378
Luxury Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 200    
Cargo mat 90 50 50
Remote start 360 350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Luxury Package 2,235    
Rear spoiler 154    
Cargo mat 70 40 40
Remote start 275 280 280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 3,150 1,040 715
Options (change) 2,734 832 572
Destination 700 795 795
Total Price $28,145 $24,985 $24,910
Total Invoice $26,054 $23,768 $23,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,841
Model Year200720122012
ModelSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,145$24,985$24,910
Adjustments for Features-840-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,305$24,635$24,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$26,054$23,768$23,745
Adjustments for Features-778-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,276$23,435$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720122012
ModelSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$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$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Barometer$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,965$3,475$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-778-3330

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072012
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in177.4 in
Width73.3 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft342.8 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-dash200No
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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