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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $20,755
Base Invoice $16,094 $19,667
Grand Touring Package 2,705  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 75 350
Satellite radio 430  
Floor mats   120
Grand Touring Package 2,522  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,505  
Universal garage door opener 60 291
Satellite radio 344  
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 6,470 470
Options (change) 5,719 388
Destination 595 850
Total Price $24,255 $22,075
Total Invoice $22,408 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,431
Model Year20072016
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,255$22,075
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,255$21,095
Total Invoice$22,408$20,905
Adjustments for Features0-928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,408$19,977

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072016
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,445$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-928

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072016
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length178.3 in172.0 in
Width69.1 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested137535%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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