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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: $21,025

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,937

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $17,700
Base Invoice $16,416 $16,870
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo tray 50 80
Navigation system 1,750  
Premium Package   2,350
Floor mats   95
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo tray 40 60
Navigation system 1,505  
Premium Package   2,135
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 6,025 2,525
Options (change) 5,332 2,267
Destination 650 800
Total Price $24,210 $21,025
Total Invoice $22,398 $19,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,319
Model Year20082013
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$24,210$21,025
Adjustments for Features0-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,210$20,120
Total Invoice$22,398$19,937
Adjustments for Features0-858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,398$19,079

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082013
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
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 
Metal pedals $75
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$1,595$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-858

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length178.3 in171.9 in
Width69.1 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,404 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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
Total Requested187558%
Total Not Requested137542%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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