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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,335

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,662

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelMazda3CadenzaCadenza
Trims Grand TouringPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $34,900 $43,800
Base Invoice $23,673 $32,407 $40,488
Technology Package 2,600 3,300  
Door sill trim plates 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Cargo mat 70    
Cargo net 60 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Luxury Package   2,100  
Technology Package 2,236 2,994  
Door sill trim plates 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Cargo mat 50    
Cargo net 48 40 40
Cargo tray 60 65 65
Luxury Package   1,908  
Options (change) 3,755 5,530 130
Options (change) 3,154 5,007 105
Destination 835 825 825
Total Price $29,335 $41,255 $44,755
Total Invoice $27,662 $38,239 $41,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,921
Model Year201620152015
ModelMazda3CadenzaCadenza
Trims Grand TouringPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$29,335$41,255$44,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,335$38,390$40,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$27,662$38,239$41,418
Adjustments for Features0-2,656-3,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,662$35,583$37,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,258

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201620152015
ModelMazda3CadenzaCadenza
Trims Grand TouringPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,850$6,715$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,656-3,577

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162015
ModelMazda3Cadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.0 in
Length180.3 in195.5 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested111569%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested65021%
Total Not Requested244079%

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