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Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,890

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,195

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020172017
ModelSoulSoulSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim+!SportSportTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,195 $17,195 $17,195 $19,095 $22,245
Base Invoice $14,590 $16,350 $16,350 $18,275 $21,284
4-speed automatic 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Fog lights       370 370
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,050  
4-speed automatic 910 950 950    
Fog lights       296 296
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,005  
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,420 370
Options (change) 910 950 950 1,301 296
Destination 695 695 695 875 875
Total Price $16,890 $18,890 $18,890 $21,390 $23,490
Total Invoice $16,195 $17,995 $17,995 $20,451 $22,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,559
Model Year20102010201020172017
ModelSoulSoulSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim+!SportSportTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine142hp I4142hp I4142hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG28/37 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8315, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$16,890$18,890$18,890$21,390$23,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-725-425-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,890$17,465$18,165$20,965$20,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$1,275$300$0
Total Invoice$16,195$17,995$17,995$20,451$22,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,357-691-406-2,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,195$16,638$17,304$20,045$19,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$443$1,109$291$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010201020172017
ModelSoulSoulSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim+!SportSportTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
G-vectoring control   $100$100
Rearview camera   $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,525$2,825$2,525$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$725$425$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,357-691-406-2,701

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102017
ModelSoulMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length161.6 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height63.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,820 lb.2,943 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft347.1 ft3

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