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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: $28,070

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $12,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimTechnologyLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $26,500
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95   75
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo net 42 42 40
Cargo mat 78   60
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 225 130 650
Options (change) 187 109 520
Destination 900 900 920
Total Price $40,415 $45,720 $28,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,105
Model Year201820182019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimTechnologyLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$40,415$45,720$28,070
Adjustments for Features-3,100-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,315$40,420$28,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,105$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182019
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3
TrimTechnologyLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $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 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
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, driver seat  $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 
Total Value of Features$7,275$9,475$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$5,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,870-4,9070

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelCadenzaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.3 in
Length195.7 in183.5 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,634 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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