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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: $7,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020202020202020
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXBaseSelectPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,165 $21,500 $22,700 $24,200 $26,500
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 120        
Cargo tray 80 75 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325 325
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 97        
Cargo tray 67 60 60 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260 260
Options (change) 550 400 400 400 400
Options (change) 455 320 320 320 320
Destination 850 945 945 945 945
Total Price $15,565 $22,845 $24,045 $25,545 $27,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,463
Model Year20162020202020202020
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXBaseSelectPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4186hp I4186hp I4186hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/38 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$15,565$22,845$24,045$25,545$27,845
Adjustments for Features0-4,025-7,780-8,830-11,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,565$18,820$16,265$16,715$16,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$450$100

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162020202020202020
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLXBaseSelectPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control $150   
Power front side windows $250$250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$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$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio$200  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Heated mirrors$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$870$4,895$8,650$9,700$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025$7,780$8,830$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-223-409-437-522

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162020
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.3 in
Length172.0 in183.5 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,656 lb.3,071 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Select

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Preferred

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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