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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: $5,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $19,500 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $13,305 $18,653 $21,805 $23,287
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 85      
Fog lights   325 325  
Satellite radio   430 430  
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 65      
Fog lights   260 260  
Satellite radio   344 344  
Options (change) 1,085 755 755 0
Options (change) 957 604 604 0
Destination 650 795 795 795
Total Price $15,760 $21,050 $24,350 $25,145
Total Invoice $14,912 $20,052 $23,204 $24,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,868
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4155hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$15,760$21,050$24,350$25,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-5,280-6,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$19,350$19,070$18,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$785$505$0
Total Invoice$14,912$20,052$23,204$24,082
Adjustments for Features0-1,619-5,032-6,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$18,433$18,172$17,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$653$392$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Grand 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$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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$745$2,445$6,025$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$5,280$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,619-5,032-6,302

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092013
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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