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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,600

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $1,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012
ModelMazda3SportageSportage
TrimPremiumEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $23,900 $26,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Premium Package   2,900 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Premium Package   2,590 1,785
Options (change) 450 2,900 2,000
Options (change) 360 2,590 1,785
Destination 945 800 800
Total Price $28,895 $27,600 $29,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,666
Model Year202020122012
ModelMazda3SportageSportage
TrimPremiumEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4176hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,895$27,600$29,700
Adjustments for Features-3,1200-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,775$27,600$29,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,000

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year202020122012
ModelMazda3SportageSportage
TrimPremiumEXSX
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
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
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
Media drive, small $5$5
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Outside temperature display$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,425$4,305$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1410-93

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20202012
ModelMazda3Sportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in103.9 in
Length175.6 in174.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height56.7 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested137545%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested137564%

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