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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: $29,645

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Seltos
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $28,000 $31,050 $33,900 $27,990
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 75 75 80
Cargo mat 75 75 75 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325  
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125  
Floor mats       130
Sunroof       700
Illuminated door sill trim plates       295
Cargo net 40 40 40 0
Cargo tray 60 60 60 0
Cargo mat 60 60 60 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260  
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100  
Floor mats       0
Sunroof       0
Illuminated door sill trim plates       0
Options (change) 650 650 650 1,350
Options (change) 520 520 520 0
Destination 995 995 995 1,175
Total Price $29,645 $32,695 $35,545 $30,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $406
Model Year2021202120212021
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Seltos
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,645$32,695$35,545$30,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,250-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$31,445$34,295$27,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$4,650$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year2021202120212021
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Seltos
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cyclist detection   $25
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle exit intervention   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175  $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors   $25
Speaker lights   $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,625$6,875$6,875$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,250$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-58-53-124

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20212021
ModelMazda3Seltos
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in103.5 in
Length175.6 in172.0 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height56.7 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft362.8 ft3

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