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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,005

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,197

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,000 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $28,681 $32,925 $36,035
Premium Package 900    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Navigation system 2,000    
AWD   1,800 1,800
Premium Package 774    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Navigation system 1,720    
AWD   1,697 1,693
Options (change) 3,335 1,850 1,850
Options (change) 2,846 1,739 1,735
Destination 670 850 850
Total Price $35,005 $37,700 $41,000
Total Invoice $32,197 $35,514 $38,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,571
Model Year200920142014
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine232hp R2290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,005$37,700$41,000
Adjustments for Features0-6,250-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,005$31,450$33,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,460
Total Invoice$32,197$35,514$38,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,888-6,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,197$29,626$31,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,316

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920142014
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,375$9,625$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,250$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,888-6,678

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092014
ModelRX-8Sorento
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in184.4 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height52.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 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
7.636.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.672.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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