Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2018 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,560

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $5,367

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $26,435
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $24,458
Cargo net 50 50 40
Shinka Package     6,165
Navigation system     2,000
Rear spoiler     360
Cargo net 42 42 32
Shinka Package     5,304
Navigation system     1,721
Rear spoiler     288
Options (change) 50 50 8,565
Options (change) 42 42 7,345
Destination 940 940 560
Total Price $40,090 $45,390 $35,560
Total Invoice $37,730 $42,645 $32,363

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Sorento dealer quotes or Mazda RX-8 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,677
Model Year201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$40,090$45,390$35,560
Adjustments for Features-7,485-10,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,605$34,705$35,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0
Total Invoice$37,730$42,645$32,363
Adjustments for Features-7,044-10,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,686$32,606$32,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,920$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Base (manual)
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
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 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,850$14,050$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,485$10,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,044-10,0390

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182006
ModelSorentoRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.4 in106.4 in
Length187.4 in174.3 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft37.6 ft3

Return to top

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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested465083%
Total Not Requested96517%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.