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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: $1,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,062

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,451

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSportTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $17,845 $20,445
Base Invoice $17,627 $17,080 $19,564
Universal garage door opener 350 125 125
Floor mats 130    
Cargo tray 80 75 75
Cargo mat 95 75 75
Preferred Equipment Package   1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
Cargo net   50 50
Fog lights   370 370
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Universal garage door opener 291 100 100
Floor mats 104    
Cargo tray 67 60 60
Cargo mat 78 60 60
Preferred Equipment Package   860  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Cargo net   40 40
Fog lights   296 296
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 1,003
Options (change) 655 2,920 1,920
Options (change) 540 2,558 1,699
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $19,950 $21,640 $23,240
Total Invoice $19,062 $20,513 $22,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $911
Model Year201820172017
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSportTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG28/37 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$19,950$21,640$23,240
Adjustments for Features0-570-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$21,070$21,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$19,062$20,513$22,138
Adjustments for Features0-540-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,062$19,973$20,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820172017
ModelRioMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSportTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control $100$100
Pedestrian detection$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $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 
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
Total Value of Features$1,400$1,970$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$570$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-540-1,900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

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

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