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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: $27,440

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,524

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,150 $22,740
Base Invoice $31,125 $21,286
Cargo cover 125  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
Navigation system   1,950
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Cargo cover 100  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 40 32
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Navigation system   1,677
Grand Touring Package   1,599
Options (change) 290 4,030
Options (change) 235 3,568
Destination 800 670
Total Price $34,240 $27,440
Total Invoice $32,160 $25,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,282
Model Year20122009
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,240$27,440
Adjustments for Features-5,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,540$27,440
Total Invoice$32,160$25,524
Adjustments for Features-5,3540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,806$25,524

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,000$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3540

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
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 ft343.8 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27517%
Total Not Requested132583%

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