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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: $31,245

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,487

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimEX V6SX V6Automatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $24,458
Premium Package 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Grand Touring Package     5,335
Rear spoiler     360
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Premium Package 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Grand Touring Package     4,922
Rear spoiler     288
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,721
Options (change) 2,855 1,355 8,130
Options (change) 2,537 1,197 7,283
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $31,245 $34,545 $35,215
Total Invoice $29,487 $32,412 $32,391

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,570
Model Year201120112008
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimEX V6SX V6Automatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine276hp V6276hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,245$34,545$35,215
Adjustments for Features-2,825-4,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,420$30,170$35,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$29,487$32,412$32,391
Adjustments for Features-2,666-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,821$28,307$32,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,486$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201120112008
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimEX V6SX V6Automatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,725$9,275$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$4,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,666-4,1050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelSorentoRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length183.9 in174.3 in
Width74.2 in69.7 in
Height67.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested385066%
Total Not Requested200034%

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