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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: $24,900

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,950

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim+s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,300 $18,025
Base Invoice $19,230 $16,873
Audio Package 1,500  
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Primo Lit Package 4,500  
Rear spoiler 395  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 80 50
Remote start 425 350
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75  
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Rear bumper protector   50
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Audio Package 1,377  
Universal garage door opener 291 60
Primo Lit Package 4,176  
Rear spoiler 327  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo tray 67 40
Remote start 353 280
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62  
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Rear bumper protector   40
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 7,500 6,225
Options (change) 6,797 5,427
Destination 895 650
Total Price $28,695 $24,900
Total Invoice $26,922 $22,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,413
Model Year20182008
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim+s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,695$24,900
Adjustments for Features-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,955$24,900
Total Invoice$26,922$22,950
Adjustments for Features-5,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,537$22,950

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
ModelSoulMazda3
Trim+s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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 
Total Value of Features$7,725$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3850

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
ModelSoulMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length163.0 in176.6 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height63.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft343.8 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested160027%
Total Not Requested425073%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested67521%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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