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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: $15,260

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,407

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelRioRioMazda3
TrimLXSXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,225 $14,025 $13,710
Base Invoice $12,550 $13,305 $12,848
Power Package 600 600  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Floor mats 85 85  
Rear spoiler 300   325
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     395
Touring Package     2,280
Fog lights     300
Satellite radio     430
4-speed shiftable automatic     900
Power Package 535 535  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 357  
Floor mats 65 65  
Rear spoiler 250   260
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     340
Touring Package     2,127
Fog lights     240
Satellite radio     344
4-speed shiftable automatic     810
Options (change) 1,385 1,085 4,630
Options (change) 1,207 957 4,121
Destination 650 650 560
Total Price $15,260 $15,760 $18,900
Total Invoice $14,407 $14,912 $17,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,863
Model Year200920092006
ModelRioRioMazda3
TrimLXSXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG27/32 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/55-15205/55-16
Total Price$15,260$15,760$18,900
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,260$15,135$17,450
Cost Above Minimum$125$0$0
Total Invoice$14,407$14,912$17,529
Adjustments for Features0-591-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,407$14,321$16,184
Cost Above Minimum$86$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092006
ModelRioRioMazda3
TrimLXSXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$525$1,150$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591-1,345

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092006
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

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
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

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 wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested120035%

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