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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 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,989

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,900 $23,895
Base Invoice $37,502 $22,862
Technology Package 2,500  
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 115 75
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Rear bumper protector   100
6-speed manual   0
Technology Package 2,305  
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 40
Cargo tray 93 60
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Rear bumper protector   80
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 2,815 2,695
Options (change) 2,560 2,252
Destination 895 875
Total Price $43,610 $27,465
Total Invoice $40,957 $25,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,164
Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$43,610$27,465
Adjustments for Features-4,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,560$27,465
Total Invoice$40,957$25,989
Adjustments for Features-3,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,153$25,989

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
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 
Exterior 
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 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,675$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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.2,989 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 warning200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested65025%

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