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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: $7,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,929

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $23,895
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $22,862
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,400 3,200  
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 65   100
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 3,035 2,860  
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Rear bumper protector 50   80
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 5,755 3,490 2,620
Options (change) 5,105 3,095 2,192
Destination 800 800 875
Total Price $34,505 $35,990 $27,390
Total Invoice $32,395 $33,660 $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: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,424
Model Year201320132017
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$34,505$35,990$27,390
Adjustments for Features-2,175-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,330$33,140$27,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0
Total Invoice$32,395$33,660$25,929
Adjustments for Features-2,042-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,353$30,995$25,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$642$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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$5,900$6,575$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,042-2,6650

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132017
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
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 sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested291588%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested96535%
Total Not Requested181565%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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