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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: $27,205

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,803

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSportageMazda3
TrimSXMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,900 $24,000
Base Invoice $25,095 $22,952
Navigation Package 1,000  
Premium Package 2,000  
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Navigation Package 895  
Premium Package 1,785  
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,000 2,410
Options (change) 2,680 2,056
Destination 800 795
Total Price $30,700 $27,205
Total Invoice $28,575 $25,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73
Model Year20122012
ModelSportageMazda3
TrimSXMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,700$27,205
Adjustments for Features-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,800$27,205
Total Invoice$28,575$25,803
Adjustments for Features-2,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,876$25,803

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelSportageMazda3
TrimSXMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,800$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6990

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelSportageMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length174.8 in177.4 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height64.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,311 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested57527%
Total Not Requested157573%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

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