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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $14,690 $18,135
Base Invoice $13,305 $13,777 $16,989
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Power Package 600    
Floor mats 85    
Touring Value Package   2,405  
Rear spoiler   325 325
Satellite radio   430 430
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Power Package 535    
Floor mats 65    
Touring Value Package   2,243  
Rear spoiler   260 260
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 1,085 3,160 755
Options (change) 957 2,847 604
Destination 650 670 670
Total Price $15,760 $18,520 $19,560
Total Invoice $14,912 $17,294 $18,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,172
Model Year200920092009
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4148hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$15,760$18,520$19,560
Adjustments for Features0-225-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$18,295$19,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$14,912$17,294$18,263
Adjustments for Features0-210-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$17,084$17,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$824

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092009
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Total Value of Features$495$720$875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-355

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
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 Weight2,366 lb.2,759 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 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Touring Value 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
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested247567%
Total Not Requested120033%

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