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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,995

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,697

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3NiroNiro
Trims Grand TouringEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,400 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $22,378 $24,843 $30,370
Tech Package 1,400    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Rear bumper protector 50 75 75
Cargo tray 60 80 80
Cargo mat 50 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Premium Package   5,300  
Floor mats   135 135
Tech Package 1,204    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Rear bumper protector 40 62 62
Cargo tray 48 67 67
Cargo mat 40 78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Premium Package   4,917  
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 1,800 5,735 435
Options (change) 1,524 5,274 357
Destination 795 940 940
Total Price $25,995 $32,825 $33,375
Total Invoice $24,697 $31,057 $31,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,582
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3NiroNiro
Trims Grand TouringEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$25,995$32,825$33,375
Adjustments for Features0-5,050-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,995$27,775$27,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$24,697$31,057$31,667
Adjustments for Features0-4,778-5,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,697$26,279$26,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$264

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3NiroNiro
Trims Grand TouringEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,400$6,450$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,050$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,778-5,124

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Niro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in171.5 in
Width69.1 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in60.4 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested325050%
Total Not Requested320050%

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