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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: $26,690

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,251

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimTechnologyLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $23,145
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $22,144
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Cargo mat 95   75
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Cargo net 42 42 40
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Cargo mat 78   60
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 225 130 2,670
Options (change) 187 109 2,232
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $40,415 $45,720 $26,690
Total Invoice $37,415 $42,329 $25,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,299
Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimTechnologyLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$40,415$45,720$26,690
Adjustments for Features-4,175-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,240$39,345$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,105$0
Total Invoice$37,415$42,329$25,251
Adjustments for Features-3,865-5,9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,550$36,427$25,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimTechnologyLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,100$10,300$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,175$6,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,865-5,9020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelCadenzaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length195.7 in180.3 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2509%

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