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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: $4,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $18,700 $21,300 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $13,305 $17,888 $20,373 $21,568 $21,901
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 85        
Fog lights   325   325  
Satellite radio   430 430 430 430
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 65        
Fog lights   260   260  
Satellite radio   344 344 344 344
Options (change) 1,085 755 430 755 430
Options (change) 957 604 344 604 344
Destination 650 795 795 795 795
Total Price $15,760 $20,250 $22,525 $24,100 $24,125
Total Invoice $14,912 $19,287 $21,512 $22,967 $23,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,761
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$15,760$20,250$22,525$24,100$24,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,130-5,555-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$19,150$19,395$18,545$18,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$850$0$175
Total Invoice$14,912$19,287$21,512$22,967$23,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,048-2,989-5,294-5,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$18,239$18,523$17,673$17,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$850$0$205

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$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$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Total Value of Features$670$1,770$3,800$6,225$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,130$5,555$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,048-2,989-5,294-5,162

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in103.9 in
Length166.9 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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