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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: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $20,755
Base Invoice $16,416 $19,667
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo tray 50 80
Universal garage door opener 75 350
Navigation system 1,750  
Floor mats   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo tray 40 67
Universal garage door opener 60 291
Navigation system 1,505  
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 6,275 550
Options (change) 5,532 455
Destination 650 850
Total Price $24,460 $22,155
Total Invoice $22,598 $20,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,506
Model Year20082016
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$24,460$22,155
Adjustments for Features0-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$21,225
Total Invoice$22,598$20,972
Adjustments for Features0-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,598$20,092

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082016
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $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 
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$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-880

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082016
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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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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
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
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested187558%
Total Not Requested137542%

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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