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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: $27,600

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $1,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelSportageSportageMazda3
TrimEXSXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,900 $26,900 $27,500
Premium Package 2,900 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Door sill trim plates     125
Premium Package 2,590 1,785  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 2,900 2,000 450
Options (change) 2,590 1,785 360
Destination 800 800 945
Total Price $27,600 $29,700 $28,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,666
Model Year201220122020
ModelSportageSportageMazda3
TrimEXSXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4260hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$27,600$29,700$28,895
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$29,600$25,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122020
ModelSportageSportageMazda3
TrimEXSXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,305$4,405$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-141

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
ModelSportageMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in107.3 in
Length174.8 in175.6 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height64.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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 Requested167555%
Total Not Requested137545%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested137564%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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