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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: $30,900

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $25,545
Base Invoice $31,297 $24,438
Advanced Touring Package 2,900  
Cargo cover 150  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 50 60
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Touring Technology Package   2,600
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Advanced Touring Package 2,674  
Cargo cover 120  
Floor mats 108  
Cargo net 42 48
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Touring Technology Package   2,236
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 3,485 4,535
Options (change) 3,152 3,946
Destination 940 820
Total Price $37,425 $30,900
Total Invoice $35,389 $29,204

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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: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,459
Model Year20182015
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,425$30,900
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$30,900
Total Invoice$35,389$29,204
Adjustments for Features-1,7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,663$29,204

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182015
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimEXs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,975$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7260

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182015
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 EX

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested40014%
Total Not Requested245086%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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