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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: $15,565

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,206

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelRioMazda3
TrimLXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,165 $18,095
Base Invoice $13,901 $17,319
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Cargo tray 80 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 97  
Cargo tray 67 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 550 1,450
Options (change) 455 1,322
Destination 850 875
Total Price $15,565 $20,420
Total Invoice $15,206 $19,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,658
Model Year20162018
ModelRioMazda3
TrimLXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/38 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16
Total Price$15,565$20,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,565$17,645
Total Invoice$15,206$19,516
Adjustments for Features0-2,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,206$16,864

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
ModelRioMazda3
TrimLXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power rear side windows $200
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Total Value of Features$725$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,652

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.0 in180.3 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,656 lb.2,967 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
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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