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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: $28,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,048

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6s Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $25,545
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $24,438
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 60
Rear bumper protector 65   100
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 2,945    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 48
Rear bumper protector 50   80
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 5,655 1,790 2,035
Options (change) 5,015 1,575 1,790
Destination 800 800 820
Total Price $34,405 $35,740 $28,400
Total Invoice $32,305 $33,500 $27,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,778
Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6s Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,405$35,740$28,400
Adjustments for Features-1,575-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,830$33,540$28,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0
Total Invoice$32,305$33,500$27,048
Adjustments for Features-1,479-2,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,826$31,438$27,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$612$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6s Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,400$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,479-2,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in175.6 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height67.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested195057%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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