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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: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,393

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,900 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $17,088 $21,805 $23,287
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo tray 80 60 60
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
Premium Package 2,345    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo tray 67 48 48
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 2,695 815 60
Options (change) 2,505 652 48
Destination 800 795 795
Total Price $21,395 $24,410 $25,205
Total Invoice $20,393 $23,252 $24,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,563
Model Year201420132013
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,395$24,410$25,205
Adjustments for Features-750-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,320$24,410$23,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$20,393$23,252$24,130
Adjustments for Features-710-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,322$23,252$22,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$367$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420132013
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Grand Tourings 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 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$1,950$1,875$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-1,245

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142013
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length171.9 in180.9 in
Width67.7 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.8 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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested285096%
Total Not Requested1254%

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