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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: $35,705

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,842

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $31,000
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $28,681
Cargo net 50 50 40
Premium Package     900
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Cargo net 42 42 32
Premium Package     774
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 50 50 4,035
Options (change) 42 42 3,491
Destination 940 940 670
Total Price $40,090 $45,390 $35,705
Total Invoice $37,730 $42,645 $32,842

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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: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $467
Model Year201820182009
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/23 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$35,705
Adjustments for Features-5,690-9,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,400$35,925$35,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$37,730$42,645$32,842
Adjustments for Features-5,355-8,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,375$33,752$32,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,377$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820182009
ModelSorentoSorentoRX-8
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
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 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 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,290$14,065$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$9,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,355-8,8930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182009
ModelSorentoRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.4 in106.4 in
Length187.4 in175.6 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,094 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

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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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