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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: $22,215

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $545

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,772

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $1,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelSportageMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $20,745 $23,245
Base Invoice $20,000 $19,851 $22,241
Rear spoiler 150    
Cargo mat 75 70 70
Cargo net   60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Rear spoiler 120    
Cargo mat 57 50 50
Cargo net   48 48
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 225 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 177 1,101 1,103
Destination 595 835 835
Total Price $22,215 $22,760 $25,260
Total Invoice $20,772 $21,787 $24,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $809
Model Year200620162016
ModelSportageMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$22,215$22,760$25,260
Adjustments for Features0-215-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$22,545$22,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$20,772$21,787$24,179
Adjustments for Features0-206-2,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,772$21,581$21,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$191

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620162016
ModelSportageMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$2,885$3,100$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-206-2,407

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelSportageMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in175.6 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height66.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft347.1 ft3

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