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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,845

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $4,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelMazda3SeltosSeltos
TrimSportSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,345 $21,990 $27,990
Preferred Equipment Package 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 350  
Fog lights 375    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Cargo mat 75 95 95
Remote start 550 425  
Door sill trim plates 125    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
turbocharged 1.6-liter engine   2,000  
Floor mats   130 130
AWD   1,500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295 295
Preferred Equipment Package 860    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 0  
Fog lights 300    
Cargo net 40 0 0
Cargo tray 60 0 0
Cargo mat 60 0 0
Remote start 440 0  
Door sill trim plates 100    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005    
turbocharged 1.6-liter engine   0  
Floor mats   0 0
AWD   0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 3,625 4,925 650
Options (change) 3,125 0 0
Destination 875 1,175 1,175
Total Price $23,845 $28,090 $29,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,717
Model Year201820212021
ModelMazda3SeltosSeltos
TrimSportSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG25/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,845$28,090$29,815
Adjustments for Features0-5,500-9,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$22,590$20,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year201820212021
ModelMazda3SeltosSeltos
TrimSportSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cyclist detection  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit intervention  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0 
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights  $100
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,420$7,920$12,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,500$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-378

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20182021
ModelMazda3Seltos
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length175.6 in172.0 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,943 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft362.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested87581%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Kia Seltos S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200No
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
turbocharged 1.6-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear100No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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