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Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,345

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,782

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $1,791

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSportageMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $20,000 $22,141 $22,378
Rear spoiler 150    
Cargo tray 75 60 60
Remote start 250 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Cargo net   40 40
Fog lights   325  
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Rear spoiler 120    
Cargo tray 57 48 48
Remote start 215 280 280
Leather seating surfaces 715    
Cargo net   32 32
Fog lights   260  
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 1,275 825 500
Options (change) 1,107 660 400
Destination 675 795 795
Total Price $23,345 $24,770 $24,695
Total Invoice $21,782 $23,596 $23,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,014
Model Year200820122012
ModelSportageMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,345$24,770$24,695
Adjustments for Features0-840-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,345$23,930$24,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$21,782$23,596$23,573
Adjustments for Features0-800-468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,782$22,796$23,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820122012
ModelSportageMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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 
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  
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,810$3,650$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-800-468

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelSportageMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in177.4 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height66.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft342.8 ft3

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