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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: $27,470

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,454

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $22,340
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $20,898
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Remote start 350 350 350
Grand Touring Package     1,715
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system     1,750
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 2,945    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 32
Remote start 280 280 280
Grand Touring Package     1,600
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Satellite radio     344
Navigation system     1,505
Options (change) 5,940 640 4,535
Options (change) 5,245 515 3,961
Destination 800 800 595
Total Price $34,690 $34,590 $27,470
Total Invoice $32,535 $32,440 $25,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,496
Model Year201220122007
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,690$34,590$27,470
Adjustments for Features-5,955-5,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,735$29,285$27,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$32,535$32,440$25,454
Adjustments for Features-5,585-4,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,950$27,465$25,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122007
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,625$7,975$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,955$5,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,585-4,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122007
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length183.9 in176.6 in
Width74.2 in69.1 in
Height67.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 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 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested47540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35010%
Total Not Requested310090%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72535%
Total Not Requested132565%

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