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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: $14,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimSX Limited V6TurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,500 $31,050 $33,900
Technology Package 2,500    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 115 75 75
AWD 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Technology Package 2,305    
Cargo net 42 40 40
Cargo tray 93 60 60
AWD 1,693    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 4,465 575 575
Options (change) 4,133 460 460
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $46,860 $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: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,497
Model Year201620212021
ModelSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimSX Limited V6TurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$46,860$32,620$35,470
Adjustments for Features-5,39000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,470$32,620$35,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620212021
ModelSorentoMazda3Mazda3
TrimSX Limited V6TurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
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, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
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  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,965$8,575$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,390$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,06300

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162021
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in107.3 in
Length187.4 in175.6 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

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 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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