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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: $30,545

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,818

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,990 $44,090 $25,995
Base Invoice $33,739 $40,805 $24,869
Technology Package 3,100    
Luxury Plus Package 3,200    
Cargo net 50 50 60
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Touring Technology Package     2,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo mat     70
Universal garage door opener     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Technology Package 2,820    
Luxury Plus Package 2,609    
Cargo net 40 40 48
Cargo tray 65 65 60
Touring Technology Package     2,236
Door sill trim plates     100
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 6,430 130 3,755
Options (change) 5,534 105 3,154
Destination 850 850 795
Total Price $43,270 $45,070 $30,545
Total Invoice $40,123 $41,760 $28,818

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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: $10,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,599
Model Year201620162014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine293hp V6293hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$43,270$45,070$30,545
Adjustments for Features-1,840-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,430$41,780$30,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$40,123$41,760$28,818
Adjustments for Features-1,706-3,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,417$38,712$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162014
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimPremiumLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$6,640$8,090$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,706-3,0480

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162014
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.2,800 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
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested111585%
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 seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested95043%
Total Not Requested126557%

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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