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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: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,638

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelRioMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $17,535
Base Invoice $17,627 $16,416
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Floor mats 130  
Cargo mat 95 40
Cargo tray 80 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Touring Package   990
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener 291 60
Floor mats 104  
Cargo mat 78 32
Cargo tray 67 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Touring Package   924
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 655 1,800
Options (change) 540 1,572
Destination 895 650
Total Price $19,950 $19,985
Total Invoice $19,062 $18,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $799
Model Year20182008
ModelRioMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$19,950$19,985
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,670$19,985
Total Invoice$19,062$18,638
Adjustments for Features-1,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,839$18,638

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
ModelRioMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$1,700$420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
ModelRioMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in103.9 in
Length172.6 in178.3 in
Width67.9 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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