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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: $27,490

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $15,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,564

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,740 $41,500
Base Invoice $21,286 $38,987
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 50 115
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Navigation system 1,950  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo cover   150
Grand Touring Package 1,599  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo tray 40 93
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Navigation system 1,677  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo cover   120
Options (change) 4,080 315
Options (change) 3,608 255
Destination 670 895
Total Price $27,490 $42,710
Total Invoice $25,564 $40,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,175
Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$27,490$42,710
Adjustments for Features0-10,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,490$32,710
Total Invoice$25,564$40,137
Adjustments for Features0-9,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,564$30,739

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,775$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,398

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.4 in
Length176.6 in187.4 in
Width69.1 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.138.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft373.0 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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77548%
Total Not Requested82552%

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