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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: $32,945

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,102

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimAutomaticEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,458 $26,155 $30,420
Grand Touring Package 5,335    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Rear spoiler 360    
Navigation system 2,000    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Floor mats   115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700
Grand Touring Package 4,922    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Rear spoiler 288    
Navigation system 1,721    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Floor mats   95 95
AWD   1,615 1,595
Options (change) 8,130 4,555 3,055
Options (change) 7,283 4,152 2,792
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $35,215 $32,945 $36,245
Total Invoice $32,391 $31,102 $34,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,702
Model Year200820112011
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimAutomaticEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,215$32,945$36,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,675-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$28,270$30,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$32,391$31,102$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-4,413-5,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,391$26,689$28,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,477

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820112011
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimAutomaticEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable center differential $150$150
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 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,900$9,575$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,413-5,841

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,075 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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested385066%
Total Not Requested200034%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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