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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: $31,695

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $9,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3Mazda3
TrimPremiumLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $30,050 $32,600
Luxury Package 2,100      
Technology Package 3,300      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Cargo mat     75 75
Luxury Package 1,908      
Technology Package 2,994      
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
Cargo tray 65 65 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Cargo mat     60 60
Options (change) 5,530 130 650 650
Options (change) 5,007 105 520 520
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $41,255 $44,755 $31,695 $34,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,742
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3Mazda3
TrimPremiumLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$41,255$44,755$31,695$34,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-385-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,255$43,755$31,310$33,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520212021
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3Mazda3
TrimPremiumLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $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$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$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$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$200
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$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$100
Folding second row seats  $300$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$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Total Value of Features$7,565$8,565$7,950$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$385$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-925-18-17

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
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 Weight3,668 lb.3,379 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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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