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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: $27,470

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,454

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,340 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $20,898 $26,490 $31,125
Grand Touring Package 1,715    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Remote start 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,750    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Grand Touring Package 1,600    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 40 40
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Remote start 280 280 280
Navigation system 1,505    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Options (change) 4,535 5,940 640
Options (change) 3,961 5,245 515
Destination 595 800 800
Total Price $27,470 $34,690 $34,590
Total Invoice $25,454 $32,535 $32,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,496
Model Year200720122012
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,470$34,690$34,590
Adjustments for Features0-5,955-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,470$28,735$29,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550
Total Invoice$25,454$32,535$32,440
Adjustments for Features0-5,585-4,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,454$26,950$27,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200720122012
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,670$8,625$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,955$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,585-4,975

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,041 lb.3,781 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 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72535%
Total Not Requested132565%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested47540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35010%
Total Not Requested310090%

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