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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: $5,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $18,095 $20,090 $23,145
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $17,319 $19,226 $22,144
Value Package 600        
195/55HR15 285        
Floor mats 95 95      
Rear spoiler 300   375    
Preferred Equipment Package     1,000    
Fog lights     375 375  
Value Package 535        
195/55HR15 250        
Floor mats 72 72      
Rear spoiler 250   300    
Preferred Equipment Package     860    
Fog lights     300 300  
Options (change) 1,280 95 1,750 375 0
Options (change) 1,107 72 1,460 300 0
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $15,770 $15,685 $20,720 $21,340 $24,020
Total Invoice $15,132 $14,757 $19,654 $20,401 $23,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,549
Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$15,770$15,685$20,720$21,340$24,020
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,850-3,180-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,770$15,310$18,870$18,160$17,690
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$1,180$470$0
Total Invoice$15,132$14,757$19,654$20,401$23,019
Adjustments for Features0-353-1,755-3,040-6,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,132$14,404$17,899$17,361$16,953
Cost Above Minimum$728$0$946$408$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXSportTouringGrand 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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,020$1,395$2,870$4,200$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$1,850$3,180$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-1,755-3,040-6,066

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102018
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length167.3 in180.3 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,900 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 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

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