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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: $15,260

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,407

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3RioRio
TrimiLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $13,225 $14,025
Base Invoice $12,848 $12,550 $13,305
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395    
Touring Package 2,280    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 325 300  
Fog lights 300    
4-speed shiftable automatic 900    
Power Package   600 600
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
Floor mats   85 85
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340    
Touring Package 2,127    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 260 250  
Fog lights 240    
4-speed shiftable automatic 810    
Power Package   535 535
Antilock brakes (ABS)   357 357
Floor mats   65 65
Options (change) 4,630 1,385 1,085
Options (change) 4,121 1,207 957
Destination 560 650 650
Total Price $18,900 $15,260 $15,760
Total Invoice $17,529 $14,407 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,863
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3RioRio
TrimiLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG27/32 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16185/65-14195/55-15
Total Price$18,900$15,260$15,760
Adjustments for Features-1,4500-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,450$15,260$15,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$17,529$14,407$14,912
Adjustments for Features-1,3450-591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,184$14,407$14,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$86$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3RioRio
TrimiLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$1,975$525$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3450-591

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062009
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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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 wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested120035%

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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

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