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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: $21,025

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,937

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,700 $23,145
Base Invoice $16,870 $22,144
Premium Package 2,350  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo tray 80 75
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Premium Package 2,135  
Floor mats 72  
Cargo tray 60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,005
Options (change) 2,525 1,125
Options (change) 2,267 1,065
Destination 800 875
Total Price $21,025 $25,145
Total Invoice $19,937 $24,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,351
Model Year20132018
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$21,025$25,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,025$23,270
Total Invoice$19,937$24,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,937$22,288

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132018
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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$2,350$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,796

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132018
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.3,100 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 system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested72524%

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