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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelRioMazda3
TrimLXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $13,710
Base Invoice $12,045 $12,848
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Power Package 600  
Floor mats 70  
Rear spoiler 250 325
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   395
Touring Package   2,280
4-speed shiftable automatic   900
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357  
Power Package 535  
Floor mats 54  
Rear spoiler 220 260
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   340
Touring Package   2,127
4-speed shiftable automatic   810
Options (change) 1,320 3,900
Options (change) 1,166 3,537
Destination 580 560
Total Price $14,595 $18,170
Total Invoice $13,791 $16,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,685
Model Year20062006
ModelRioMazda3
TrimLXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/35 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/55-16
Total Price$14,595$18,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$16,595
Total Invoice$13,791$16,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$15,476

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelRioMazda3
TrimLXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$400$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,469

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in103.9 in
Length166.9 in178.3 in
Width66.7 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,365 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150No
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested185054%
Total Not Requested155046%

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