Kia Rondo Kia Rondo 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Rondo vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Rondo vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,420

Kia Rondo LX   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,175

Kia Rondo LX   
Difference: $2,276

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelRondoRondoMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXEXSportTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,395 $19,195 $19,095 $22,245
Base Invoice $15,625 $17,995 $18,275 $21,284
Convenience Package 300      
Popular Equipment Package 1,500      
2.7L V6 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Floor mats 85      
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Rear bumper protector 65 65 100 100
Preferred Equipment Package     1,000  
Fog lights     370 370
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050  
Convenience Package 250      
Popular Equipment Package 1,270      
2.7L V6 900 900    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Floor mats 65      
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60
Rear bumper protector 55 55 80 80
Preferred Equipment Package     860  
Fog lights     296 296
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,005  
Options (change) 3,375 1,490 2,595 545
Options (change) 2,900 1,315 2,301 436
Destination 650 650 875 875
Total Price $20,420 $21,335 $22,565 $23,665
Total Invoice $19,175 $19,960 $21,451 $22,595

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Rondo dealer quotes or Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $603
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelRondoRondoMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXEXSportTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp V6182hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG28/37 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$20,420$21,335$22,565$23,665
Adjustments for Features0-655-1,525-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,420$20,680$21,040$20,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$325$0
Total Invoice$19,175$19,960$21,451$22,595
Adjustments for Features0-613-1,450-2,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,175$19,347$20,001$19,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$172$223$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelRondoRondoMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXEXSportTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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$2,470$3,125$3,995$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$1,525$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-613-1,450-2,817

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelRondoMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.0 in175.6 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,443 lb.2,943 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft347.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested37535%
Total Not Requested70065%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Wagons
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.