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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: $19,950

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021202120212021
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPreferredPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $24,500 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Designer Plus Package 750        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 120        
Cargo tray 80 75 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325 325
Designer Plus Package 692        
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) 1,300 400 400 400 400
Options (change) 1,147 320 320 320 320
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $19,950 $25,895 $28,395 $31,445 $33,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,071
Model Year20172021202120212021
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPreferredPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4186hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$19,950$25,895$28,395$31,445$33,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,775-7,425-9,125-9,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$21,120$20,970$22,320$24,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021202120212021
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPreferredPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$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 prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50    
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,150$6,925$9,575$11,275$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775$7,425$9,125$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-242-344-382-353

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021
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 Weight2,730 lb.3,101 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
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested825100%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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