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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: $27,355

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,923

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $22,952 $34,520 $37,540
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Tech Package 2,135    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Rear bumper protector 50 75  
Cargo tray 60 95 95
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo cover   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Tech Package 1,836    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Rear bumper protector 40 62  
Cargo tray 48 78 78
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo cover   104 104
Options (change) 2,560 345 270
Options (change) 2,176 286 224
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $27,355 $37,940 $41,065
Total Invoice $25,923 $35,701 $38,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,967
Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$27,355$37,940$41,065
Adjustments for Features0-6,175-6,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,355$31,765$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325
Total Invoice$25,923$35,701$38,659
Adjustments for Features0-5,811-6,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,923$29,890$32,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,203

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,675$8,850$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,175$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,811-6,566

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in184.4 in
Width69.1 in74.2 in
Height57.9 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 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
17.036.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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