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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: $35,005

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,197

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,700 $39,900 $31,000
Base Invoice $34,520 $37,540 $28,681
Cargo net 50 50 40
Premium Package     900
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Cargo net 42 42 32
Premium Package     774
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 50 50 3,335
Options (change) 42 42 2,846
Destination 895 895 670
Total Price $37,645 $40,845 $35,005
Total Invoice $35,457 $38,477 $32,197

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,850
Model Year201520152009
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$37,645$40,845$35,005
Adjustments for Features-5,425-6,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,220$34,580$35,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$0
Total Invoice$35,457$38,477$32,197
Adjustments for Features-5,110-5,9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,347$32,575$32,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,228$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201520152009
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
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$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
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$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$8,800$9,640$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,425$6,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,110-5,9020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152009
ModelSorentoRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length184.4 in175.6 in
Width74.2 in69.7 in
Height66.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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