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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: $20,625

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,841

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $17,535
Base Invoice $16,675 $16,416
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo tray 80 50
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system   1,750
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72  
Cargo tray 60 40
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Satellite radio   344
Navigation system   1,505
Options (change) 2,375 6,025
Options (change) 2,132 5,332
Destination 750 650
Total Price $20,625 $24,210
Total Invoice $19,557 $22,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,581
Model Year20122008
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,625$24,210
Adjustments for Features-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,845$24,210
Total Invoice$19,557$22,398
Adjustments for Features-7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,817$22,398

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,375$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length171.9 in178.3 in
Width67.7 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested187558%
Total Not Requested137542%

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