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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: $27,390

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,929

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $22,862 $26,490 $31,125
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 100 65  
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Rear bumper protector 80 50  
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 2,620 5,655 1,790
Options (change) 2,192 5,015 1,575
Destination 875 800 800
Total Price $27,390 $34,405 $35,740
Total Invoice $25,929 $32,305 $33,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,357
Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,390$34,405$35,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,390$32,255$32,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$710
Total Invoice$25,929$32,305$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,019-2,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,929$30,286$30,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,800$5,950$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,019-2,601

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in183.9 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height57.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight2,989 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
20.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested195057%

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