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Kia Niro vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,995

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,697

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroMazda3
TrimEXTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $23,400
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $22,378
Premium Package 5,300    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo mat 95 95 50
Cargo tray 80 80 60
Rear bumper protector 75 75 50
Tech Package     1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Premium Package 4,917    
Floor mats 108 108  
Cargo net 42 42 32
Cargo mat 78 78 40
Cargo tray 67 67 48
Rear bumper protector 62 62 40
Tech Package     1,204
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 5,735 435 1,800
Options (change) 5,274 357 1,524
Destination 940 940 795
Total Price $32,825 $33,375 $25,995
Total Invoice $31,057 $31,667 $24,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,582
Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroMazda3
TrimEXTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H167hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,825$33,375$25,995
Adjustments for Features-5,050-5,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,775$27,975$25,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$31,057$31,667$24,697
Adjustments for Features-4,778-5,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,279$26,543$24,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$264$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroMazda3
TrimEXTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic 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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,450$6,800$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$5,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,778-5,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelNiroMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length171.5 in177.4 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height60.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested325050%
Total Not Requested320050%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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