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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: $17,990

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,205

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $4,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelSoulSoulSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim+!Sporti Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,495 $18,495 $18,495 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $14,850 $17,560 $17,560 $19,231 $22,241
Sunroof 800   700 800  
4-speed automatic 1,000        
Fog lights       370 370
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,050 1,050
Sunroof 700   600 688  
4-speed automatic 960        
Fog lights       296 296
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,003 1,005
Options (change) 1,800 0 700 2,220 1,420
Options (change) 1,660 0 600 1,987 1,301
Destination 695 695 695 795 795
Total Price $17,990 $19,190 $19,890 $23,110 $25,460
Total Invoice $17,205 $18,255 $18,855 $22,013 $24,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,565
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelSoulSoulSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim+!Sporti Touringi Grand Touring
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 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8315, 8?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,990$19,190$19,890$23,110$25,460
Adjustments for Features0-400-600-1,305-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,990$18,790$19,290$21,805$21,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,300$0$50
Total Invoice$17,205$18,255$18,855$22,013$24,337
Adjustments for Features0-381-569-1,243-3,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,205$17,874$18,286$20,770$20,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$669$1,081$0$121

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelSoulSoulSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim+!Sporti Touringi Grand Touring
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$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$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
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio    $50
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound    $250
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,595$1,995$2,195$2,900$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$600$1,305$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-381-569-1,243-3,446

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112014
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.2,855 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10510%

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