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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: $27,465

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,126

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,700 $39,900 $25,445
Base Invoice $34,520 $37,540 $24,343
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 60
Cargo tray 95 95 75
Rear bumper protector 75   100
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Cargo cover 104 104  
Cargo net 42 42 48
Cargo tray 78 78 60
Rear bumper protector 62   80
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 345 270 1,185
Options (change) 286 224 948
Destination 895 895 835
Total Price $37,940 $41,065 $27,465
Total Invoice $35,701 $38,659 $26,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,905
Model Year201520152016
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$37,940$41,065$27,465
Adjustments for Features-3,900-4,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,040$36,365$27,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0
Total Invoice$35,701$38,659$26,126
Adjustments for Features-3,670-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,031$34,234$26,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,203$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152016
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds Grand Touring
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 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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
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
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 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$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$6,725$7,525$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$4,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,670-4,4250

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152016
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length184.4 in175.6 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height66.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft347.1 ft3

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