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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: $34,315

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,245

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimEX V6SX V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $31,000
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $28,681
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,400 3,200 900
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 40
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 3,035 2,860 774
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40 32
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 5,565 3,365 4,035
Options (change) 4,955 2,995 3,491
Destination 800 800 670
Total Price $34,315 $35,865 $35,705
Total Invoice $32,245 $33,560 $32,842

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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: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,792
Model Year201320132009
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimEX V6SX V6Grand Touring
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)550, 10550, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,315$35,865$35,705
Adjustments for Features-3,400-4,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$31,750$35,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0
Total Invoice$32,245$33,560$32,842
Adjustments for Features-3,195-3,8510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,050$29,709$32,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$659$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201320132009
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimEX V6SX V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,775$8,490$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$4,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,195-3,8510

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132009
ModelSorentoRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length183.9 in175.6 in
Width74.2 in69.7 in
Height67.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,094 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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested291588%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested188068%

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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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