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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimsEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $16,262 $26,155 $30,420
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Navigation system 1,750    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Satellite radio 430    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Limited Package   2,000  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Navigation system 1,505    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Satellite radio 344    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Limited Package   1,785  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Options (change) 5,600 4,980 1,480
Options (change) 4,902 4,422 1,297
Destination 560 795 795
Total Price $23,530 $33,370 $34,670
Total Invoice $21,724 $31,372 $32,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,849
Model Year200620112011
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimsEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$23,530$33,370$34,670
Adjustments for Features0-5,105-5,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,530$28,265$28,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$21,724$31,372$32,512
Adjustments for Features0-4,799-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,724$26,573$27,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$589

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620112011
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimsEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,570$7,675$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,799-5,350

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062011
ModelMazda3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in183.9 in
Width69.1 in74.2 in
Height57.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.137.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested87559%

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