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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: $29,020

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $27,500
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 65   100
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Door sill trim plates     125
Premium Package 2,945    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Rear bumper protector 50   80
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 3,655 1,790 600
Options (change) 3,230 1,575 480
Destination 800 800 920
Total Price $32,405 $35,740 $29,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,181
Model Year201220122019
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$32,405$35,740$29,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,520-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,405$34,220$27,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122019
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Universal garage door opener $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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$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 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$6,430$7,950$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,425-61

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length183.9 in175.6 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height67.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested200058%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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