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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: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $20,045 $22,545 $24,795 $24,745
Base Invoice $13,305 $19,183 $21,571 $23,723 $23,673
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 85        
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 65        
Options (change) 1,085 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 957 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 835 835 835 835
Total Price $15,760 $20,880 $23,380 $25,630 $25,580
Total Invoice $14,912 $20,018 $22,406 $24,558 $24,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,273
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$15,760$20,880$23,380$25,630$25,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,955-5,255-6,655-7,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$17,925$18,125$18,975$18,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$1,050$500
Total Invoice$14,912$20,018$22,406$24,558$24,508
Adjustments for Features0-2,833-5,036-6,377-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$17,185$17,370$18,181$17,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$185$996$468

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Tourings 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$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$845$3,800$6,100$7,500$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955$5,255$6,655$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,833-5,036-6,377-6,855

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092016
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.2,855 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 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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