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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: $32,620

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $6,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,700 $39,900 $31,050 $33,900
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 95 95 75 75
AWD 1,800 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Cargo net 42 42 40 40
Cargo tray 78 78 60 60
AWD 1,693 1,693    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Options (change) 1,945 1,945 575 575
Options (change) 1,813 1,813 460 460
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $39,540 $42,740 $32,620 $35,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,149
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$39,540$42,740$32,620$35,470
Adjustments for Features-1,725-2,56500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,815$40,175$32,620$35,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520212021
ModelSorentoSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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 with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
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  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments$0$0  
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$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,500$11,340$8,775$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$2,565$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,624-2,41500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
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 Weight3,894 lb.3,371 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 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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