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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: $27,390

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,929

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $23,895
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $22,862
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 65   100
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
6-speed manual     0
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Rear bumper protector 50   80
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
6-speed manual     0
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Options (change) 5,655 1,790 2,620
Options (change) 5,015 1,575 2,192
Destination 800 800 875
Total Price $34,405 $35,740 $27,390
Total Invoice $32,305 $33,500 $25,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,625
Model Year201220122018
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG25/34 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$27,390
Adjustments for Features-800-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,605$34,315$27,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0
Total Invoice$32,305$33,500$25,929
Adjustments for Features-751-1,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,554$32,164$25,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122018
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning  $200
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
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,725$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-751-1,3360

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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.2,989 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

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105041%
Total Not Requested150059%

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