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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: $25,265

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,451

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimTechnologyLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $19,040
Base Invoice $36,328 $41,320 $17,838
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo mat 95   50
Cargo tray 80 80 60
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo net 42 42 32
Cargo mat 78   40
Cargo tray 67 67 48
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 225 130 5,475
Options (change) 187 109 4,863
Destination 900 900 750
Total Price $40,415 $45,720 $25,265
Total Invoice $37,415 $42,329 $23,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,507
Model Year201820182010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimTechnologyLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$40,415$45,720$25,265
Adjustments for Features-6,975-9,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,440$36,545$25,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,105$0
Total Invoice$37,415$42,329$23,451
Adjustments for Features-6,457-8,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,958$33,834$23,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,876$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182010
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimTechnologyLimiteds
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, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $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, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,900$12,100$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,975$9,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,457-8,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182010
ModelCadenzaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length195.7 in180.7 in
Width73.6 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,633 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested270095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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