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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: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $19,545
Base Invoice $19,667 $18,303
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Floor mats 120  
Cargo tray 80 60
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener 291 60
Floor mats 97  
Cargo tray 67 48
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 550 5,380
Options (change) 455 4,839
Destination 850 795
Total Price $22,155 $25,720
Total Invoice $20,972 $23,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year20162011
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,155$25,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$24,720
Total Invoice$20,972$23,937
Adjustments for Features0-931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,972$23,006

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelRioMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, 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$2,075$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length172.0 in180.7 in
Width67.7 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%

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