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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: $27,795

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,327

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,395 $24,200
Base Invoice $30,420 $23,143
Cargo cover 125  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 40 40
Tech Package   2,485
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo cover 100  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 32 32
Tech Package   2,137
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 280 2,800
Options (change) 227 2,389
Destination 795 795
Total Price $33,470 $27,795
Total Invoice $31,442 $26,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,804
Model Year20112013
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,470$27,795
Adjustments for Features-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$27,795
Total Invoice$31,442$26,327
Adjustments for Features-3,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,131$26,327

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112013
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,425$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3110

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112013
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length183.9 in177.4 in
Width74.2 in69.1 in
Height67.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.5 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested117551%
Total Not Requested112549%

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