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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: $12,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,875

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $22,952 $36,748 $41,663
Tech Package 2,135    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Cargo cover   150 150
Tech Package 1,836    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Rear bumper protector 40    
Cargo cover   120 120
Options (change) 2,500 200 200
Options (change) 2,128 162 162
Destination 795 940 940
Total Price $27,295 $40,240 $45,540
Total Invoice $25,875 $37,850 $42,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,226
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6SX Limited V6
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, 10630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$27,295$40,240$45,540
Adjustments for Features0-7,175-10,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,295$33,065$34,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$25,875$37,850$42,765
Adjustments for Features0-6,749-10,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,875$31,101$32,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,381

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimMazdaSpeed3SX V6SX Limited V6
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $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 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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 
Approach detection $25$25
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $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 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,825$10,000$13,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,175$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,749-10,283

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.4 in
Length177.4 in187.4 in
Width69.1 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.038.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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