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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: $2,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,680

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $1,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $20,045
Base Invoice $18,700 $18,771
Premium Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 295  
Interior ambient lighting 350  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 85 50
Cargo tray 75 60
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Rear bumper protector 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Premium Package 2,195  
Rear spoiler 240  
Interior ambient lighting 305  
Cargo net 40 32
Cargo mat 70 40
Cargo tray 60 48
Universal garage door opener 280 60
Rear bumper protector 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Options (change) 3,755 5,520
Options (change) 3,230 4,951
Destination 750 795
Total Price $24,105 $26,360
Total Invoice $22,680 $24,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,558
Model Year20122011
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$24,105$26,360
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,105$26,060
Total Invoice$22,680$24,517
Adjustments for Features0-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,680$24,238

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
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.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.7 ft317.0 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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested215095%
Total Not Requested1255%

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested147540%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%

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