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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: $23,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6s
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $17,370
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $16,262
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,400 3,200  
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 3,035 2,860  
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 32
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 5,690 3,490 5,600
Options (change) 5,055 3,095 4,902
Destination 800 800 560
Total Price $34,440 $35,990 $23,530
Total Invoice $32,345 $33,660 $21,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,099
Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6s
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,440$35,990$23,530
Adjustments for Features-5,880-6,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,560$29,510$23,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0
Total Invoice$32,345$33,660$21,724
Adjustments for Features-5,522-6,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,823$27,600$21,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$777$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6s
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
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$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,350$8,950$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,880$6,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,522-6,0600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
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 Weight3,606 lb.2,809 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?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested316595%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70025%
Total Not Requested208075%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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