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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: $27,295

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,875

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $33,150
Base Invoice $22,952 $31,125
Tech Package 2,135  
Cargo net 40 50
Rear bumper protector 50  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   125
Tech Package 1,836  
Cargo net 32 40
Rear bumper protector 40  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Floor mats   95
Cargo cover   100
Options (change) 2,500 290
Options (change) 2,128 235
Destination 795 800
Total Price $27,295 $34,240
Total Invoice $25,875 $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: $2,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,223
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Sorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,295$34,240
Adjustments for Features0-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,295$29,915
Total Invoice$25,875$32,160
Adjustments for Features0-4,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,875$28,098

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,825$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,062

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,281 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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		42.8 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

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