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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: $25,520

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,990 $44,090 $22,900
Base Invoice $33,739 $40,805 $21,901
Luxury Plus Package 3,200    
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Tech Package     1,400
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Luxury Plus Package 2,609    
Cargo net 40 40 32
Cargo tray 65 65 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Tech Package     1,204
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 3,330 130 1,825
Options (change) 2,714 105 1,544
Destination 850 850 795
Total Price $40,170 $45,070 $25,520
Total Invoice $37,303 $41,760 $24,240

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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: $10,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,302
Model Year201620162012
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds Grand Touring
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, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$40,170$45,070$25,520
Adjustments for Features-4,050-6,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,120$38,655$25,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,535$0
Total Invoice$37,303$41,760$24,240
Adjustments for Features-3,761-5,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,542$35,816$24,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,274$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162012
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, 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 
Around view cameras $500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 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, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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$6,350$8,715$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$6,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,761-5,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelCadenzaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.0 in103.9 in
Length195.5 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.2 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 Plus 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
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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