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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: $7,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013202120212021
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,700 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Premium Package 2,350      
Floor mats 95      
Cargo tray 80 75 75 75
Premium Package 2,135      
Floor mats 72      
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60
Options (change) 2,525 75 75 75
Options (change) 2,267 60 60 60
Destination 800 995 995 995
Total Price $21,025 $28,070 $31,120 $33,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,096
Model Year2013202120212021
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$21,025$28,070$31,120$33,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-6,300-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,025$23,470$24,820$27,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2013202120212021
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,550$7,150$8,850$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,600$6,300$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-173-214-197

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132021
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.3 in
Length171.9 in183.5 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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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