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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimiLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $12,695
Base Invoice $12,848 $12,045
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395  
Touring Package 2,280  
Rear spoiler 325 250
4-speed shiftable automatic 900  
Power Package   600
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Floor mats   70
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340  
Touring Package 2,127  
Rear spoiler 260 220
4-speed shiftable automatic 810  
Power Package   535
Antilock brakes (ABS)   357
Floor mats   54
Options (change) 3,900 1,320
Options (change) 3,537 1,166
Destination 560 580
Total Price $18,170 $14,595
Total Invoice $16,945 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,685
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimiLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG32/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16185/65-14
Total Price$18,170$14,595
Adjustments for Features-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,595$14,595
Total Invoice$16,945$13,791
Adjustments for Features-1,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,476$13,791

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimiLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,975$400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4690

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in98.4 in
Length178.3 in166.9 in
Width69.1 in66.7 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.2,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft311.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150No
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested185054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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