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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: $23,755

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,375

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $18,025
Base Invoice $18,700 $16,873
Premium Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 85 40
Cargo tray 75 50
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Rear bumper protector 50 50
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Premium Package 2,195  
Rear spoiler 240  
Cargo net 40 32
Cargo mat 70 32
Cargo tray 60 40
Universal garage door opener 280 60
Rear bumper protector 40 40
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 3,405 5,915
Options (change) 2,925 5,179
Destination 750 650
Total Price $23,755 $24,590
Total Invoice $22,375 $22,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,533
Model Year20122008
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$23,755$24,590
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,475$24,590
Total Invoice$22,375$22,702
Adjustments for Features-1,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,169$22,702

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Total Value of Features$2,650$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2060

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelSoulMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.9 in
Length162.2 in176.6 in
Width70.3 in69.1 in
Height63.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,616 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.7 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.4 ft343.8 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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested37516%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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