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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: $35,215

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,391

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $6,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelRX-8SorentoSorentoSorento
TrimAutomaticEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $32,100 $38,300 $41,500
Base Invoice $24,458 $30,456 $36,006 $38,987
Grand Touring Package 5,335      
Rear spoiler 360      
Temporary spare tire 395      
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Navigation system 2,000      
Touring Package   2,900    
Premium Package   2,500    
Floor mats   150    
AWD   1,800 1,800 1,800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Grand Touring Package 4,922      
Rear spoiler 288      
Temporary spare tire 320      
Cargo net 32 42 42 42
Navigation system 1,721      
Touring Package   2,703    
Premium Package   2,305    
Floor mats   125    
AWD   1,708 1,693 1,693
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 8,130 7,650 1,850 1,850
Options (change) 7,283 7,091 1,735 1,735
Destination 650 895 895 895
Total Price $35,215 $40,645 $41,045 $44,245
Total Invoice $32,391 $38,442 $38,636 $41,617

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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: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,770
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelRX-8SorentoSorentoSorento
TrimAutomaticEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,215$40,645$41,045$44,245
Adjustments for Features0-8,000-8,515-10,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$32,645$32,530$34,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0$1,525
Total Invoice$32,391$38,442$38,636$41,617
Adjustments for Features0-7,566-8,015-9,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,391$30,876$30,621$32,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$1,411

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelRX-8SorentoSorentoSorento
TrimAutomaticEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,275$12,275$12,790$14,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,000$8,515$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,566-8,015-9,585

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8Sorento
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in109.4 in
Length174.3 in187.4 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height52.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.638.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.673.0 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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested197574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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