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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: $12,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimsSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $16,262 $32,925 $36,035
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Navigation system 1,750    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo cover   125 125
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo cover   104 104
Options (change) 5,600 175 175
Options (change) 4,902 146 146
Destination 560 850 850
Total Price $23,530 $36,025 $39,325
Total Invoice $21,724 $33,921 $37,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,543
Model Year200620142014
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimsSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4290hp V6290hp 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)205/50-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$23,530$36,025$39,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,005-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,530$30,020$32,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$21,724$33,921$37,031
Adjustments for Features0-5,654-6,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,724$28,267$30,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,356

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620142014
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimsSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,445$8,450$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,005$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,654-6,408

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062014
ModelMazda3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in184.4 in
Width69.1 in74.2 in
Height57.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 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
17.136.9 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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
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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