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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $19,500 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $18,653 $21,805 $23,287
Value Package 600        
195/55HR15 285        
Floor mats 95 95      
Rear spoiler 300        
Fog lights     325 325  
Satellite radio     430 430  
Value Package 535        
195/55HR15 250        
Floor mats 72 72      
Rear spoiler 250        
Fog lights     260 260  
Satellite radio     344 344  
Options (change) 1,280 95 755 755 0
Options (change) 1,107 72 604 604 0
Destination 695 695 795 795 795
Total Price $15,770 $15,685 $21,050 $24,350 $25,145
Total Invoice $15,132 $14,757 $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: $3,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,376
Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4155hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$15,770$15,685$21,050$24,350$25,145
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,700-5,280-6,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,770$15,310$19,350$19,070$18,565
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$785$505$0
Total Invoice$15,132$14,757$20,052$23,204$24,082
Adjustments for Features0-353-1,619-5,032-6,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,132$14,404$18,433$18,172$17,780
Cost Above Minimum$728$0$653$392$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$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$25  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$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$695$1,070$2,395$5,975$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$1,700$5,280$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-1,619-5,032-6,302

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102013
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in103.9 in
Length167.3 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 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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