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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: $24,970

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,793

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sorento
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $24,295
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $22,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Rear bumper protector 50 50  
Cargo tray 60 60 90
Remote start 350 350 360
Fog lights 325    
Cargo net 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Luxury Package     2,500
Rear spoiler     200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Rear bumper protector 40 40  
Cargo tray 48 48 70
Remote start 280 280 275
Fog lights 260    
Cargo net 32 32  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Luxury Package     2,235
Rear spoiler     154
Options (change) 1,100 775 3,150
Options (change) 880 620 2,734
Destination 795 795 700
Total Price $25,045 $24,970 $28,145
Total Invoice $23,816 $23,793 $26,054

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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: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,724
Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sorento
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4262hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T5
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$25,045$24,970$28,145
Adjustments for Features-3500-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,695$24,970$27,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$23,816$23,793$26,054
Adjustments for Features-3330-847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,483$23,793$25,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122008
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 manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
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$125
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 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Barometer  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,775$3,425$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments-3330-847

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length177.4 in180.7 in
Width69.1 in73.3 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.4,084 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 ft331.7 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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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