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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,997

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Soul
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $20,300
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $19,230
Tech Package 1,400 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Cargo net 40 40 50
Cargo tray 60 60 80
Universal garage door opener 75 75 350
Remote start 350 350 425
Fog lights 325    
Rear bumper protector 50 50  
Audio Package     1,500
Primo Lit Package     4,500
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     395
Interior ambient lighting     450
Rear bumper protector, clear tape     75
Tech Package 1,204 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Cargo net 32 32 42
Cargo tray 48 48 67
Universal garage door opener 60 60 291
Remote start 280 280 353
Fog lights 260    
Rear bumper protector 40 40  
Audio Package     1,377
Primo Lit Package     4,176
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     327
Interior ambient lighting     374
Rear bumper protector, clear tape     62
Options (change) 2,500 2,175 7,950
Options (change) 2,084 1,824 7,171
Destination 795 795 895
Total Price $26,445 $26,370 $29,145
Total Invoice $25,020 $24,997 $27,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,242
Model Year201220122018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Soul
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,445$26,370$29,145
Adjustments for Features-3500-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,095$26,370$25,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$25,020$24,997$27,296
Adjustments for Features-3310-3,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,689$24,997$23,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$308$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year201220122018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Soul
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring+
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear bumper protector, clear tape  $25
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,140$2,790$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments-3310-3,849

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Soul
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length177.4 in163.0 in
Width69.1 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in63.5 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested215037%
Total Not Requested370063%

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