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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: $27,355

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,923

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelSportageMazda3
TrimSXMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,990 $24,000
Base Invoice $28,206 $22,952
Cargo cover 140  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 75 50
Cargo tray 80 60
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo cover 114  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 62 40
Cargo tray 67 48
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 460 2,560
Options (change) 378 2,176
Destination 895 795
Total Price $31,345 $27,355
Total Invoice $29,479 $25,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41
Model Year20162012
ModelSportageMazda3
TrimSXMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,345$27,355
Adjustments for Features-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,520$27,355
Total Invoice$29,479$25,923
Adjustments for Features-3,5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,882$25,923

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
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 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,200$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5970

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,433 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
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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested55025%

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