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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: $27,845

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSXMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,090 $24,200
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 40
Tech Package   2,485
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 32
Tech Package   2,137
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 200 2,850
Options (change) 162 2,429
Destination 1,120 795
Total Price $41,410 $27,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,310
Model Year20202013
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSXMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$41,410$27,845
Adjustments for Features-7,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,135$27,845

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202013
ModelSorentoMazda3
TrimSXMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
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 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front 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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,600$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2250

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202013
ModelSorentoMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in103.9 in
Length189.0 in177.4 in
Width74.4 in69.1 in
Height66.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested145063%
Total Not Requested85037%

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