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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: $27,795

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,844

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelSorentoRX-8
TrimEXBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,345 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,600 $24,458
Luxury Package 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200 360
Grand Touring Package   5,210
Temporary spare tire   395
Cargo net   40
CD changer, in-dash   500
Luxury Package 1,340  
Rear spoiler 154 288
Grand Touring Package   4,482
Temporary spare tire   320
Cargo net   32
CD changer, in-dash   400
Options (change) 1,700 6,505
Options (change) 1,494 5,522
Destination 750 560
Total Price $27,795 $33,500
Total Invoice $25,844 $30,540

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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: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,617
Model Year20092006
ModelSorentoRX-8
TrimEXBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine262hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/45-18
Total Price$27,795$33,500
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,805$33,500
Total Invoice$25,844$30,540
Adjustments for Features-9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,923$30,540

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092006
ModelSorentoRX-8
TrimEXBase (automatic)
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
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 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Barometer$25 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,065$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9210

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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 Year20092006
ModelSorentoRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in106.4 in
Length180.7 in174.3 in
Width73.3 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,075 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, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested325058%
Total Not Requested240042%

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