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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: $12,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,000 $38,300 $17,370
Base Invoice $32,925 $36,035 $16,262
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo cover 104 104  
Cargo net 42 42 32
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 175 175 5,600
Options (change) 146 146 4,902
Destination 850 850 560
Total Price $36,025 $39,325 $23,530
Total Invoice $33,921 $37,031 $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: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,543
Model Year201420142006
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp 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)235/55-19235/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$36,025$39,325$23,530
Adjustments for Features-6,005-6,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,020$32,520$23,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$33,921$37,031$21,724
Adjustments for Features-5,654-6,4080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,267$30,623$21,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,356$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142006
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
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$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$8,450$9,250$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,005$6,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,654-6,4080

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142006
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length184.4 in176.6 in
Width74.2 in69.1 in
Height66.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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