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Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelRioMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimSXi Sporti Touringi Touring Plusi Grand Tourings Touring Pluss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $20,480 $23,125 $24,730 $27,310 $27,570 $29,810
Base Invoice $12,915 $19,343 $21,839 $23,352 $25,786 $26,033 $28,146
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 85            
Fog lights   325          
Rear spoiler   400 400 400 400 400 400
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 65            
Fog lights   260          
Rear spoiler   320 320 320 320 320 320
Options (change) 1,085 725 400 400 400 400 400
Options (change) 957 580 320 320 320 320 320
Destination 650 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $15,350 $22,000 $24,320 $25,925 $28,505 $28,765 $31,005
Total Invoice $14,522 $20,718 $22,954 $24,467 $26,901 $27,148 $29,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,410
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelRioMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimSXi Sporti Touringi Touring Plusi Grand Tourings Touring Pluss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4272hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T5T5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6333, 10100, 6333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$15,350$22,000$24,320$25,925$28,505$28,765$31,005
Adjustments for Features0-835-2,910-4,035-5,910-4,135-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$21,165$21,410$21,890$22,595$24,630$24,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$245$725$1,430$3,465$3,830
Total Invoice$14,522$20,718$22,954$24,467$26,901$27,148$29,261
Adjustments for Features0-786-2,747-3,808-5,577-3,903-5,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,522$19,932$20,207$20,659$21,324$23,245$23,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275$727$1,392$3,313$3,657

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelRioMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimSXi Sporti Touringi Touring Plusi Grand Tourings Touring Pluss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Rearview camera    $200 $200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound    $250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25      
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals$75      
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$920$1,755$3,830$4,955$6,830$5,055$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$2,910$4,035$5,910$4,135$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-786-2,747-3,808-5,577-3,903-5,672

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082012
ModelRioMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.8 in
Length166.9 in193.7 in
Width66.7 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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