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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: $31,695

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $8,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3Mazda3
TrimTechnologyLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,290 $44,690 $30,050 $32,600
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95   75 75
Cargo tray 80 80 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Cargo net 42 42 40 40
Cargo mat 78   60 60
Cargo tray 67 67 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Options (change) 225 130 650 650
Options (change) 187 109 520 520
Destination 900 900 995 995
Total Price $40,415 $45,720 $31,695 $34,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,419
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3Mazda3
TrimTechnologyLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$40,415$45,720$31,695$34,245
Adjustments for Features-1,600-3,80000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,815$41,920$31,695$34,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,105$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820212021
ModelCadenzaCadenzaMazda3Mazda3
TrimTechnologyLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras $500  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $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$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$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$350
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$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$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$5,675$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$3,800$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,481-3,51800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,633 lb.3,379 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 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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