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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: $29,045

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimPremiumEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $27,950 $33,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 100 65  
Door sill trim plates 125    
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Rear bumper protector 80 50  
Door sill trim plates 100    
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 600 3,655 1,790
Options (change) 480 3,230 1,575
Destination 945 800 800
Total Price $29,045 $32,405 $35,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,157
Model Year202020122012
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimPremiumEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$29,045$32,405$35,740
Adjustments for Features-1,2700-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,775$32,405$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year202020122012
ModelMazda3SorentoSorento
TrimPremiumEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
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
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small $5 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,700$6,430$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$0$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-620-1,425

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20202012
ModelMazda3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in183.9 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height56.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,022 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
20.1 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.137.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested200058%

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