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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: $29,495

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,835

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $25,045
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $23,961
Technology Package 3,300    
Luxury Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50 50 60
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Touring Technology Package     2,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo mat     70
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Technology Package 2,994    
Luxury Package 1,908    
Cargo net 40 40 48
Cargo tray 65 65 60
Touring Technology Package     2,236
Door sill trim plates     100
Cargo mat     50
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 5,530 130 3,630
Options (change) 5,007 105 3,054
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $41,255 $44,755 $29,495
Total Invoice $38,239 $41,418 $27,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,748
Model Year201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$41,255$44,755$29,495
Adjustments for Features-2,865-3,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,390$40,890$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$38,239$41,418$27,835
Adjustments for Features-2,656-3,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,583$37,841$27,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152015
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds Grand Touring
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  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height 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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,715$7,715$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$3,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,656-3,5770

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015
ModelCadenzaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in106.3 in
Length195.5 in180.3 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested111569%
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 seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested65021%
Total Not Requested244079%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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