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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: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $18,095 $20,090 $23,145
Base Invoice $12,045 $17,319 $19,226 $22,144
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 70      
Rear spoiler 250 375    
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 54      
Rear spoiler 220 300    
Options (change) 1,320 375 0 0
Options (change) 1,166 300 0 0
Destination 580 875 875 875
Total Price $14,595 $19,345 $20,965 $24,020
Total Invoice $13,791 $18,494 $20,101 $23,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,084
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$14,595$19,345$20,965$24,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-4,180-7,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$17,470$16,785$16,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$220$0
Total Invoice$13,791$18,494$20,101$23,019
Adjustments for Features0-1,793-4,008-7,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$16,701$16,093$15,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$826$218$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$795$2,670$4,975$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$4,180$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,793-4,008-7,144

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
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.2,900 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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