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Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,810

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,009

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,100 $42,400 $19,545
Base Invoice $23,455 $39,115 $18,303
Luxury Package 3,000    
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 60
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Tech Package     1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Luxury Package 2,670    
Cargo net 40 40 32
Cargo tray 65 65 48
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Tech Package     1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 3,130 130 5,470
Options (change) 2,775 105 4,911
Destination 800 800 795
Total Price $39,030 $43,330 $25,810
Total Invoice $27,030 $40,020 $24,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $545
Model Year201420142011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$39,030$43,330$25,810
Adjustments for Features-3,575-5,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,455$38,140$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$27,030$40,020$24,009
Adjustments for Features-2,476-4,7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,554$35,226$24,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,672$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142011
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
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 
Analog clock$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,200$7,815$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$5,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,476-4,7940

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142011
ModelCadenzaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in103.9 in
Length195.5 in180.7 in
Width72.8 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested224072%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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