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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: $28,070

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $13,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $26,500
Technology Package 3,300    
Luxury Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo mat     75
Technology Package 2,994    
Luxury Package 1,908    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Cargo tray 65 65 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Door sill trim plates     100
Cargo mat     60
Options (change) 5,530 130 650
Options (change) 5,007 105 520
Destination 825 825 920
Total Price $41,255 $44,755 $28,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,766
Model Year201520152019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$41,255$44,755$28,070
Adjustments for Features-1,115-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,140$42,640$28,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length 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 
Total Value of Features$7,565$8,565$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$2,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,033-1,9570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152019
ModelCadenzaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in107.3 in
Length195.5 in183.5 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested41526%
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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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