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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: $27,440

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,524

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,740 $33,150
Base Invoice $21,286 $31,125
Cargo net 40 50
Rear bumper protector 50  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Navigation system 1,950  
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   125
Cargo net 32 40
Rear bumper protector 40  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Navigation system 1,677  
Grand Touring Package 1,599  
Floor mats   95
Cargo cover   100
Options (change) 4,030 290
Options (change) 3,568 235
Destination 670 800
Total Price $27,440 $34,240
Total Invoice $25,524 $32,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,282
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,440$34,240
Adjustments for Features0-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,440$28,540
Total Invoice$25,524$32,160
Adjustments for Features0-5,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,524$26,806

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,300$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,354

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092012
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
43.8 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27517%
Total Not Requested132583%

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