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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,560

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelRX-8Sorento
TrimBase (manual)SX V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $31,700
Base Invoice $24,458 $29,765
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo net 40 50
Rear spoiler 360  
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Package   3,200
Floor mats   115
AWD   1,700
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo net 32 40
Rear spoiler 288  
Navigation system 1,721  
Premium Package   2,860
Floor mats   95
AWD   1,595
Options (change) 8,565 5,065
Options (change) 7,345 4,590
Destination 560 800
Total Price $35,560 $37,565
Total Invoice $32,363 $35,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,400
Model Year20062013
ModelRX-8Sorento
TrimBase (manual)SX V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine238hp R2276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,560$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-7,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,560$29,880
Total Invoice$32,363$35,155
Adjustments for Features0-7,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,363$27,963

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062013
ModelRX-8Sorento
TrimBase (manual)SX V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Total Value of Features$2,715$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,192

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062013
ModelRX-8Sorento
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in183.9 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height52.8 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 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
7.6 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.637.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.672.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested415074%
Total Not Requested146526%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70025%
Total Not Requested208075%

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