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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: $3,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,880

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $3,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!s Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $25,545
Base Invoice $18,700 $24,438
Premium Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo mat 85 70
Cargo tray 75 75
Universal garage door opener 350  
Interior ambient lighting 350 250
Rear bumper protector 50 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Door sill trim plates   125
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Premium Package 2,195  
Rear spoiler 240  
Cargo net 40 48
Cargo mat 70 50
Cargo tray 60 60
Universal garage door opener 280  
Interior ambient lighting 305 200
Rear bumper protector 40 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200  
Door sill trim plates   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 4,005 1,730
Options (change) 3,430 1,540
Destination 750 820
Total Price $24,355 $28,095
Total Invoice $22,880 $26,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year20122015
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!s Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,355$28,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,355$26,120
Total Invoice$22,880$26,798
Adjustments for Features0-1,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,880$24,914

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!s Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,884

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
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.2,999 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 surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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