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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: $24,205

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,592

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,740 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $21,286 $26,490 $29,765
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Rear bumper protector 50 65 65
Universal garage door opener 75 350 350
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 40 40
Rear bumper protector 40 50 50
Universal garage door opener 60 280 280
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Options (change) 795 705 705
Options (change) 636 565 565
Destination 670 800 800
Total Price $24,205 $29,455 $33,205
Total Invoice $22,592 $27,855 $31,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,003
Model Year200920132013
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3EX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$24,205$29,455$33,205
Adjustments for Features0-4,505-6,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$24,950$27,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$22,592$27,855$31,130
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-5,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,592$23,595$25,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,788

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920132013
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 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
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$1,375$5,880$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,505$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,260-5,747

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092013
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
Kia Sorento EX V6

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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