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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: $27,490

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $15,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,564

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX Limited V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,500 $22,740
Base Invoice $38,987 $21,286
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 115 50
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
Navigation system   1,950
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo tray 93 40
Grand Touring Package   1,599
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Navigation system   1,677
Options (change) 315 4,080
Options (change) 255 3,608
Destination 895 670
Total Price $42,710 $27,490
Total Invoice $40,137 $25,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,175
Model Year20162009
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX Limited V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$42,710$27,490
Adjustments for Features-10,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$27,490
Total Invoice$40,137$25,564
Adjustments for Features-9,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,739$25,564

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162009
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX Limited V6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,775$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,3980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162009
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in103.9 in
Length187.4 in176.6 in
Width74.4 in69.1 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.0 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77548%
Total Not Requested82552%

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