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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: $31,075

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,344

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,900 $25,545
Base Invoice $37,502 $24,438
Technology Package 2,500  
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo tray 115 75
Touring Technology Package   2,600
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Rear bumper protector   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Technology Package 2,305  
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 48
Cargo tray 93 60
Touring Technology Package   2,236
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Rear bumper protector   80
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 2,815 4,710
Options (change) 2,560 4,086
Destination 895 820
Total Price $43,610 $31,075
Total Invoice $40,957 $29,344

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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: $8,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,068
Model Year20162015
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$43,610$31,075
Adjustments for Features-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,835$31,075
Total Invoice$40,957$29,344
Adjustments for Features-3,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,412$29,344

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162015
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
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 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,300$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162015
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in106.3 in
Length187.4 in175.6 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,878 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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