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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: $35,560

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $1,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelSorentoRX-8
TrimSX V6Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,150 $26,435
Base Invoice $31,125 $24,458
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Rear spoiler   360
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 40 32
Panoramic sunroof 1,340  
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 1,665 8,565
Options (change) 1,475 7,345
Destination 800 560
Total Price $35,615 $35,560
Total Invoice $33,400 $32,363

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,365
Model Year20122006
ModelSorentoRX-8
TrimSX V6Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine276hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,615$35,560
Adjustments for Features-5,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,855$35,560
Total Invoice$33,400$32,363
Adjustments for Features-5,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,998$32,363

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelSorentoRX-8
TrimSX V6Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Total Value of Features$8,475$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
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.3,045 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
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested415074%
Total Not Requested146526%

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