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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: $27,725

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,682

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,700 $39,900 $22,440
Base Invoice $34,520 $37,540 $20,991
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 95 95 50
Remote start 425 425 350
Rear bumper protector 75   50
Grand Touring Package     1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system     1,750
Cargo cover 104 104  
Cargo net 42 42 32
Cargo tray 78 78 40
Remote start 353 353 280
Rear bumper protector 62   40
Grand Touring Package     1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Satellite radio     344
Navigation system     1,505
Options (change) 770 695 4,635
Options (change) 639 577 4,041
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $38,365 $41,490 $27,725
Total Invoice $36,054 $39,012 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,578
Model Year201520152008
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$38,365$41,490$27,725
Adjustments for Features-7,230-8,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,460$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0
Total Invoice$36,054$39,012$25,682
Adjustments for Features-6,794-7,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,260$31,462$25,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,202$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152008
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
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 with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
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 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,050$10,850$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,230$8,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,794-7,5500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,722 lb.3,041 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 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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