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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: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,062

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRioMazda3
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $18,095
Base Invoice $17,627 $17,319
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 130  
Cargo tray 80 75
Cargo mat 95 75
Preferred Equipment Package   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Fog lights   375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 104  
Cargo tray 67 60
Cargo mat 78 60
Preferred Equipment Package   860
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Fog lights   300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 655 2,950
Options (change) 540 2,582
Destination 895 875
Total Price $19,950 $21,920
Total Invoice $19,062 $20,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $984
Model Year20182018
ModelRioMazda3
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16
Total Price$19,950$21,920
Adjustments for Features0-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$21,150
Total Invoice$19,062$20,776
Adjustments for Features0-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,062$20,046

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelRioMazda3
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control $100
Pedestrian detection$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$1,150$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-730

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in106.3 in
Length172.6 in180.3 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,648 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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%
Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

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