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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: $24,105

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,680

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim!i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $18,700 $22,141 $22,378
Premium Package 2,500    
Interior ambient lighting 350    
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo net 50 40 40
Cargo mat 85 50 50
Cargo tray 75 60 60
Universal garage door opener 350 75 75
Rear bumper protector 50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430 430
Premium Package 2,195    
Interior ambient lighting 305    
Rear spoiler 240    
Cargo net 40 32 32
Cargo mat 70 40 40
Cargo tray 60 48 48
Universal garage door opener 280 60 60
Rear bumper protector 40 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 3,755 1,230 905
Options (change) 3,230 984 724
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $24,105 $25,175 $25,100
Total Invoice $22,680 $23,920 $23,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,589
Model Year201220122012
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim!i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$24,105$25,175$25,100
Adjustments for Features-725-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$24,825$25,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$22,680$23,920$23,897
Adjustments for Features-682-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,998$23,587$23,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim!i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,250$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-682-3330

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelSoulMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.9 in
Length162.2 in177.4 in
Width70.3 in69.1 in
Height63.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,616 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.4 ft342.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested215095%
Total Not Requested1255%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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