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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: $29,095

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $8,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152019
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,700 $39,900 $27,500
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 95 95 75
Rear bumper protector 75   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo cover 104 104  
Cargo net 42 42 40
Cargo tray 78 78 60
Rear bumper protector 62   80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 345 270 675
Options (change) 286 224 540
Destination 895 895 920
Total Price $37,940 $41,065 $29,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,394
Model Year201520152019
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$37,940$41,065$29,095
Adjustments for Features-900-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,040$39,365$29,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152019
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,175$8,975$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-847-1,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152019
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length184.4 in175.6 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height66.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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