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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: $34,945

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $900

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,887

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,960 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,566 $26,155 $30,420
6-speed shiftable automatic 700    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Navigation system 2,000    
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Limited Package   2,000  
Floor mats   115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700
6-speed shiftable automatic 645    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Navigation system 1,720    
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Limited Package   1,785  
Floor mats   95 95
AWD   1,615 1,595
Options (change) 3,135 6,555 3,055
Options (change) 2,717 5,937 2,792
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $35,845 $34,945 $36,245
Total Invoice $33,033 $32,887 $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: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,357
Model Year201020112011
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX 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, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,845$34,945$36,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,475-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$30,470$31,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$33,033$32,887$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-4,211-4,832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,033$28,676$29,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$499

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201020112011
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX 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
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 with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$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
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,675$9,150$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,211-4,832

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102011
ModelRX-8Sorento
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in183.9 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height52.8 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,094 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
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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

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

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