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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: $24,355

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,880

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim!i Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $18,700 $19,231 $22,241
Premium Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo net 50 60 60
Cargo mat 85 70 70
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Universal garage door opener 350 125 125
Interior ambient lighting 350 250 250
Rear bumper protector 50 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
Technology Package   1,600  
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Fog lights   370 370
Sunroof   800  
Premium Package 2,195    
Rear spoiler 240    
Cargo net 40 48 48
Cargo mat 70 50 50
Cargo tray 60 60 60
Universal garage door opener 280 100 100
Interior ambient lighting 305 200 200
Rear bumper protector 40 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Technology Package   1,376  
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Fog lights   296 296
Sunroof   688  
Options (change) 4,005 3,750 1,350
Options (change) 3,430 3,138 1,074
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $24,355 $24,640 $25,390
Total Invoice $22,880 $23,164 $24,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,881
Model Year201220142014
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim!i Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG29/40 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$24,355$24,640$25,390
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,655$24,640$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250
Total Invoice$22,880$23,164$24,110
Adjustments for Features-1,5970-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,283$23,164$23,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$471

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220142014
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim!i Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments $0$0
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,100$1,400$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5970-475

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
ModelSoulMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length162.2 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height63.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,778 lb.2,797 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
23.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested137560%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested98098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
911 assist25No
App support0No
Total Requested140562%
Total Not Requested85038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

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