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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: $6,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $25,045
Base Invoice $16,675 $23,961
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo tray 80 75
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72  
Cargo tray 60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 2,375 1,125
Options (change) 2,132 1,062
Destination 750 820
Total Price $20,625 $26,990
Total Invoice $19,557 $25,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,390
Model Year20122015
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$20,625$26,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$23,965
Total Invoice$19,557$25,843
Adjustments for Features0-2,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,557$22,947

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,350$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,896

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in180.3 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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