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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: $24,005

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $5,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim!PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Premium Package 2,500      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo mat 85 75 75 75
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Universal garage door opener 350      
Rear spoiler 295      
Rear bumper protector 50 100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Door sill trim plates   125 125 125
Premium Package 2,195      
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
Cargo mat 70 60 60 60
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60
Universal garage door opener 280      
Rear spoiler 240      
Rear bumper protector 40 80    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Door sill trim plates   100 100 100
Options (change) 3,655 750 650 650
Options (change) 3,125 600 520 520
Destination 750 995 995 995
Total Price $24,005 $29,745 $32,695 $35,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Soul !
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,307
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim!PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,005$29,745$32,695$35,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-5,335-5,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,005$25,620$27,360$30,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$4,590

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim!PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Speaker lights$100   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,565$7,690$8,900$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$5,335$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-221-247-227

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122021
ModelSoulMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in107.3 in
Length162.2 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height63.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,616 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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