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Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,067

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelSportageMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $17,370
Base Invoice $20,000 $16,262
Luxury Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 150  
Cargo mat 75 40
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Cassette player   200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
Luxury Package 1,150  
Rear spoiler 120  
Cargo mat 57 32
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Cassette player   160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,525 3,660
Options (change) 1,327 3,245
Destination 595 560
Total Price $23,515 $21,590
Total Invoice $21,922 $20,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $279
Model Year20062006
ModelSportageMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,515$21,590
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,825$21,590
Total Invoice$21,922$20,067
Adjustments for Features-1,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,346$20,067

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelSportageMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$3,190$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5760

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelSportageMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in176.6 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height66.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.6 ft331.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested137539%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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