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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: $26,980

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,738

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelSportageSportageMazda3
TrimEXSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,900 $26,900 $25,445
Base Invoice $22,440 $25,095 $24,343
Premium Package 2,900 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,000 1,000  
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Premium Package 2,590 1,785  
Navigation Package 895 895  
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 3,900 3,000 700
Options (change) 3,485 2,680 560
Destination 800 800 835
Total Price $28,600 $30,700 $26,980
Total Invoice $26,725 $28,575 $25,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $356
Model Year201220122016
ModelSportageSportageMazda3
TrimEXSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4260hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,600$30,700$26,980
Adjustments for Features-675-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,925$29,925$26,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0
Total Invoice$26,725$28,575$25,738
Adjustments for Features-631-7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,094$27,854$25,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122016
ModelSportageSportageMazda3
TrimEXSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,775$3,875$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-631-7210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelSportageMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length174.8 in175.6 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height64.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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