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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: $19,800

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,863

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Sporti Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $17,845 $20,045 $22,545
Base Invoice $16,962 $17,081 $19,183 $21,571
Eco Package 600      
Universal garage door opener 350 125 125 125
Floor mats 120      
Cargo tray 80 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050 1,050
Eco Package 551      
Universal garage door opener 291 100 100 100
Floor mats 97      
Cargo tray 67 60 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 1,003 1,005
Options (change) 1,150 1,425 1,425 1,250
Options (change) 1,006 1,302 1,303 1,165
Destination 895 835 835 835
Total Price $19,800 $20,105 $22,305 $24,630
Total Invoice $18,863 $19,218 $21,321 $23,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $229
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Sporti Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$19,800$20,105$22,305$24,630
Adjustments for Features-3750-2,705-4,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,425$20,105$19,600$19,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0$175
Total Invoice$18,863$19,218$21,321$23,571
Adjustments for Features-3570-2,586-4,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,506$19,218$18,735$18,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$483$0$190

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Sporti Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,920$1,545$4,250$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$2,705$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-3570-2,586-4,646

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172016
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 Weight2,729 lb.2,917 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 EX

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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