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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $19,595 $22,745 $23,845 $25,045
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $18,753 $21,761 $22,814 $23,961
Value Package 750          
195/55VR15 300          
Floor mats 95 95        
Rear spoiler 300          
Value Package 665          
195/55VR15 260          
Floor mats 72 72        
Rear spoiler 250          
Options (change) 1,445 95 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,247 72 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 820 820 820 820
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $20,415 $23,565 $24,665 $25,865
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $19,573 $22,581 $23,634 $24,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,073
Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$17,135$16,885$20,415$23,565$24,665$25,865
Adjustments for Features0-375-925-4,080-4,430-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$19,490$19,485$20,235$19,410
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$80$75$825$0
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$19,573$22,581$23,634$24,781
Adjustments for Features0-353-887-3,910-4,245-6,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$18,686$18,671$19,389$18,597
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$89$74$792$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelRioRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXSXi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
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
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic information   $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
Automatic headlights     $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
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$50
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,995$2,545$5,700$6,050$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$925$4,080$4,430$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-887-3,910-4,245-6,184

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112015
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.2,855 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 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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