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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: $14,960

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $6,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021202120212021202120212021
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXBaseSSelectPreferredPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,225 $14,025 $20,650 $21,650 $22,850 $24,500 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Power Package 600 600              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400              
Floor mats 85 85              
Power Package 535 535              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 357              
Floor mats 65 65              
Options (change) 1,085 1,085 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 957 957 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $14,960 $15,760 $21,645 $22,645 $23,845 $25,495 $27,995 $31,045 $33,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,469
Model Year200920092021202120212021202120212021
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXBaseSSelectPreferredPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4155hp I4186hp I4186hp I4186hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/55-15205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$14,960$15,760$21,645$22,645$23,845$25,495$27,995$31,045$33,595
Adjustments for Features0-900-3,650-3,650-7,205-8,255-10,905-12,605-12,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,960$14,860$17,995$18,995$16,640$17,240$17,090$18,440$20,990
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$1,355$2,355$0$600$450$1,800$4,350

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092021202120212021202120212021
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXBaseSSelectPreferredPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD       $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850$850$850$850
Cruise control  $150$150     
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator    $25$25$25$25$25
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75     
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200       
Sunroof      $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125       
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25       
Fog lights $125       
Head-up display (HUD)      $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights      $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750   
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats     $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces      $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50       
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75       
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$795$1,695$4,445$4,445$8,000$9,050$11,700$13,400$13,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$3,650$3,650$7,205$8,255$10,905$12,605$12,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-852-168-160-301-322-388-404-373

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092021
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in107.3 in
Length166.9 in183.5 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft313.2 ft3

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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%

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