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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: $25,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,137

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim+i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,800 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $18,764 $22,141 $22,378
Universal garage door opener 350 75 75
Audio Package 2,000    
Primo Package 4,000    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Rear spoiler 395    
Floor mats 120    
Cargo net 50 40 40
Cargo tray 80 60 60
Remote start 425 350 350
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430 430
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Universal garage door opener 291 60 60
Audio Package 1,844    
Primo Package 3,711    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Rear spoiler 327    
Floor mats 98    
Cargo net 42 32 32
Cargo tray 67 48 48
Remote start 353 280 280
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344 344
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 7,945 1,530 1,205
Options (change) 7,169 1,224 964
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $28,640 $25,475 $25,400
Total Invoice $26,828 $24,160 $24,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $546
Model Year201720122012
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim+i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,640$25,475$25,400
Adjustments for Features-3,785-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,855$25,125$25,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$26,828$24,160$24,137
Adjustments for Features-3,546-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,282$23,828$24,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720122012
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim+i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,100$2,665$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,546-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelSoulMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length163.0 in177.4 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height63.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested92547%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested145033%
Total Not Requested300067%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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