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Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,595

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,690

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelSorentoRX-8
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,345 $31,000
Base Invoice $23,600 $28,681
Luxury Package 1,500  
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Cargo net   40
Luxury Package 1,340  
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,500 2,035
Options (change) 1,340 1,771
Destination 750 670
Total Price $27,595 $33,705
Total Invoice $25,690 $31,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,321
Model Year20092009
ModelSorentoRX-8
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine262hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/45-18
Total Price$27,595$33,705
Adjustments for Features0-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,595$33,585
Total Invoice$25,690$31,122
Adjustments for Features0-111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,690$31,011

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009
ModelSorentoRX-8
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row high console $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,180$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-111

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009
ModelSorentoRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in106.4 in
Length180.7 in175.6 in
Width73.3 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested185094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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