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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: $26,690

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,251

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda3CadenzaCadenza
TrimGrand TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $22,144 $36,328 $41,320
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Cargo mat 75 95  
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Cargo tray 60 67 67
Cargo mat 60 78  
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Options (change) 2,670 225 130
Options (change) 2,232 187 109
Destination 875 900 900
Total Price $26,690 $40,415 $45,720
Total Invoice $25,251 $37,415 $42,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,299
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda3CadenzaCadenza
TrimGrand TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$26,690$40,415$45,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,175-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$36,240$39,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,105
Total Invoice$25,251$37,415$42,329
Adjustments for Features0-3,865-5,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,251$33,550$36,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda3CadenzaCadenza
TrimGrand TouringTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection $25$25
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350 $350
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,925$8,100$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,175$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,865-5,902

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Cadenza features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Cadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.4 in
Length180.3 in195.7 in
Width70.7 in73.6 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Cadenza specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2509%

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