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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: $24,205

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,592

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $22,740
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $21,286
Universal garage door opener 350 350 75
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Rear bumper protector 65 65 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener 280 280 60
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 32
Rear bumper protector 50 50 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 705 705 795
Options (change) 565 565 636
Destination 800 800 670
Total Price $29,455 $33,205 $24,205
Total Invoice $27,855 $31,130 $22,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,003
Model Year201320132009
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$29,455$33,205$24,205
Adjustments for Features-4,505-6,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,950$27,075$24,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0
Total Invoice$27,855$31,130$22,592
Adjustments for Features-4,260-5,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,595$25,383$22,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,788$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132009
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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 
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$0
Total Value of Features$5,880$7,505$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$6,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,260-5,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132009
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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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