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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: $21,395

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,393

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,900 $19,595 $22,745
Base Invoice $17,088 $18,753 $21,761
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 80 75 75
Technology Package   1,600  
Fog lights   370 370
Sunroof   800  
Premium Package 2,345    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo tray 67 60 60
Technology Package   1,376  
Fog lights   296 296
Sunroof   688  
Options (change) 2,695 2,845 445
Options (change) 2,505 2,420 356
Destination 800 795 795
Total Price $21,395 $23,235 $23,985
Total Invoice $20,393 $21,968 $22,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,504
Model Year201420142014
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG29/40 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$21,395$23,235$23,985
Adjustments for Features-9750-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,420$23,235$23,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250
Total Invoice$20,393$21,968$22,912
Adjustments for Features-9290-478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,464$21,968$22,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$466

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142014
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,600$1,625$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-9290-478

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014
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.2,799 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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested98098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
911 assist25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested123055%
Total Not Requested102545%

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