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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: $35,915

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,390

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $29,878 $26,490 $31,125
6-speed shiftable automatic 700    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Navigation system 2,000    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
6-speed shiftable automatic 645    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 40 40
Navigation system 1,720    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
AWD   1,610 1,595
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 3,135 7,165 3,365
Options (change) 2,717 6,475 3,070
Destination 795 800 800
Total Price $36,190 $35,915 $37,315
Total Invoice $33,390 $33,765 $34,995

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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: $5,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,537
Model Year201120122012
ModelRX-8SorentoSorento
TrimGrand TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,190$35,915$37,315
Adjustments for Features0-5,225-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,190$30,690$31,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$33,390$33,765$34,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,912-5,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,390$28,853$29,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$618

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201120122012
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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 bumper protector  $40
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
HD radio $50 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,375$9,600$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,225$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,912-5,524

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112012
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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested47540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170049%
Total Not Requested175051%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

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

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