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Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,450

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820192019
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $24,200 $26,500
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Cargo mat 95 75 75
Cargo tray 80 75 75
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Cargo mat 78 60 60
Cargo tray 67 60 60
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 1,155 525 525
Options (change) 1,000 420 420
Destination 895 920 920
Total Price $20,450 $25,645 $27,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,562
Model Year201820192019
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4186hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$20,450$25,645$27,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,275-7,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,450$20,370$20,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820192019
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,025$6,300$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,275$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-380

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in107.3 in
Length172.6 in183.5 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Preferred

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

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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