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Kia Stinger vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Stinger vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,890

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,942

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelStingerStingerStingerMazda3
TrimPremiumGT1GT2s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $43,250 $49,200 $18,025
Base Invoice $34,800 $40,570 $46,150 $16,873
Cargo net 50 50 50 40
Cargo mat 125 125 125 40
Cargo tray 95 95 95 50
Remote start 495 495 495 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Grand Touring Package       1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Navigation system       1,750
Satellite radio       430
Universal garage door opener       75
Cargo net 42 42 42 32
Cargo mat 99 99 99 32
Cargo tray 78 78 78 40
Remote start 410 410 410 280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Grand Touring Package       1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Navigation system       1,505
Satellite radio       344
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 765 765 765 6,215
Options (change) 629 629 629 5,419
Destination 900 900 900 650
Total Price $38,765 $44,915 $50,865 $24,890
Total Invoice $36,329 $42,099 $47,679 $22,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,626
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelStingerStingerStingerMazda3
TrimPremiumGT1GT2s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4365hp V6365hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)720, 15720, 15720, 15222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-19225/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$38,765$44,915$50,865$24,890
Adjustments for Features-5,080-6,330-10,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$38,585$40,110$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$6,425$0
Total Invoice$36,329$42,099$47,679$22,942
Adjustments for Features-4,761-5,933-10,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,568$36,166$37,598$22,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,598$6,030$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelStingerStingerStingerMazda3
TrimPremiumGT1GT2s
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$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 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Performance meter $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,175$8,425$12,850$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$6,330$10,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,761-5,933-10,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Stinger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
ModelStingerMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.4 in103.9 in
Length190.2 in176.6 in
Width73.6 in69.1 in
Height55.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,612 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
40.9 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested50016%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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