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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: $27,550

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,549

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,717 $30,420
Tech Package 1,895  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Cargo net 40 40
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   125
Panoramic sunroof   1,200
Tech Package 1,630  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Cargo net 32 32
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Floor mats   95
Cargo cover   100
Panoramic sunroof   1,070
Options (change) 3,605 1,480
Options (change) 3,082 1,297
Destination 750 795
Total Price $27,550 $34,670
Total Invoice $25,549 $32,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,438
Model Year20102011
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,550$34,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,550$29,845
Total Invoice$25,549$32,512
Adjustments for Features0-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,549$27,987

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102011
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,025$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,525

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102011
ModelMazda3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in183.9 in
Width69.1 in74.2 in
Height57.9 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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		17.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft372.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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