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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,690 $18,135 $13,615
Base Invoice $13,777 $16,989 $12,915
Touring Value Package 2,405    
Rear spoiler 325 325  
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats     85
Touring Value Package 2,243    
Rear spoiler 260 260  
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Floor mats     65
Options (change) 2,730 325 1,085
Options (change) 2,503 260 957
Destination 670 670 650
Total Price $18,090 $19,130 $15,350
Total Invoice $16,950 $17,919 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,053
Model Year200920092008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4156hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16195/55-15
Total Price$18,090$19,130$15,350
Adjustments for Features-400-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,690$18,575$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$16,950$17,919$14,522
Adjustments for Features-375-5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,575$17,399$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$824$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Total Value of Features$895$1,050$495
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-375-5200

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092008
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 Weight2,759 lb.2,366 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

Touring Value 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
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested247567%
Total Not Requested120033%

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?
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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