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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: $28,570

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,035

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,800 $23,895
Base Invoice $21,561 $22,862
Tech Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear spoiler 395  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 75
Interior ambient lighting 450 250
Remote start 425 550
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Rear bumper protector   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Door sill trim plates   125
Tech Package 2,794  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear spoiler 327  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 40
Cargo tray 67 60
Interior ambient lighting 374 200
Remote start 353 440
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
Panoramic sunroof 932  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Rear bumper protector   80
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 6,200 3,800
Options (change) 5,552 3,298
Destination 895 875
Total Price $29,895 $28,570
Total Invoice $28,008 $27,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,650
Model Year20182018
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$29,895$28,570
Adjustments for Features0-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,895$27,855
Total Invoice$28,008$27,035
Adjustments for Features0-677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,008$26,358

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim!Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,825$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-677

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelSoulMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length163.0 in175.6 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height63.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested252566%
Total Not Requested130034%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

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