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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: $3,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014201420142014
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXi SVi Sporti Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $16,945 $18,445 $19,595 $22,745 $24,595 $25,995
Base Invoice $12,045 $16,474 $17,655 $18,753 $21,761 $23,530 $24,869
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 70            
Rear spoiler 250            
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 54            
Rear spoiler 220            
Options (change) 1,320 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,166 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 580 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $14,595 $17,740 $19,240 $20,390 $23,540 $25,390 $26,790
Total Invoice $13,791 $17,269 $18,450 $19,548 $22,556 $24,325 $25,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,772
Model Year2006201420142014201420142014
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXi SVi Sporti Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$14,595$17,740$19,240$20,390$23,540$25,390$26,790
Adjustments for Features0-725-1,225-2,575-5,880-7,005-9,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$17,015$18,015$17,815$17,660$18,385$17,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$800$645$1,370$445
Total Invoice$13,791$17,269$18,450$19,548$22,556$24,325$25,664
Adjustments for Features0-706-1,175-2,469-5,634-6,711-8,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$16,563$17,275$17,079$16,922$17,614$16,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$712$516$359$1,051$163

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006201420142014201420142014
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXi SVi Sporti Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers      $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof    $900 $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio    $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600$600
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150
Automatic headlights      $125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$795$1,520$2,020$3,370$6,675$7,800$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$1,225$2,575$5,880$7,005$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-706-1,175-2,469-5,634-6,711-8,938

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in180.3 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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