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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: $24,910

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,745

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sorento
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $24,995
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $23,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Cargo mat 50 50 90
Remote start 350 350 360
Fog lights 325    
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Cargo net 40 40  
Luxury Package     1,600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Rear spoiler     200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Cargo mat 40 40 70
Remote start 280 280 275
Fog lights 260    
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Cargo net 32 32  
Luxury Package     1,430
Antilock brakes (ABS)     531
Rear spoiler     154
Options (change) 1,040 715 2,845
Options (change) 832 572 2,460
Destination 795 795 670
Total Price $24,985 $24,910 $28,510
Total Invoice $23,768 $23,745 $26,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,117
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sorento
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4192hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/70-16
Total Price$24,985$24,910$28,510
Adjustments for Features-510-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,475$24,750$28,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$23,768$23,745$26,400
Adjustments for Features-485-1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,283$23,592$26,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sorento
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Barometer  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,400$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-485-1530

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length177.4 in179.8 in
Width69.1 in73.3 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft366.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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