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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: $30,615

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320212021
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6TurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $31,050 $33,900
Floor mats 115 115    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
AWD 1,700 1,700    
Premium Package   3,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Floor mats 95 95    
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
AWD 1,610 1,595    
Premium Package   2,860    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Options (change) 1,865 5,065 500 500
Options (change) 1,745 4,590 400 400
Destination 800 800 995 995
Total Price $30,615 $37,565 $32,545 $35,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,787
Model Year2013201320212021
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6TurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,615$37,565$32,545$35,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,510-3,420-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,615$33,055$29,125$31,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,440$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2013201320212021
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX V6SX V6TurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear bumper protector $40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
Media drive, small$5   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats $600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,055$10,565$9,475$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,510$3,420$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,221-147-135

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132021
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 Weight3,935 lb.3,371 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 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
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested30011%
Total Not Requested248089%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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