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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3RioRio
TrimisLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,690 $18,135 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $13,777 $16,989 $14,480 $15,110
Touring Value Package 2,405      
Satellite radio 430 430    
Rear spoiler 325 325 300  
Value Package     750  
195/55VR15     300  
Floor mats     95 95
Touring Value Package 2,243      
Satellite radio 344 344    
Rear spoiler 260 260 250  
Value Package     665  
195/55VR15     260  
Floor mats     72 72
Options (change) 3,160 755 1,445 95
Options (change) 2,847 604 1,247 72
Destination 670 670 695 695
Total Price $18,520 $19,560 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $17,294 $18,263 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,310
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3RioRio
TrimisLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4156hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$18,520$19,560$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features0-155-575-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,520$19,405$16,560$15,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$625$0
Total Invoice$17,294$18,263$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features0-145-551-893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,294$18,118$15,871$14,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$824$887$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3RioRio
TrimisLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Total Value of Features$770$925$1,345$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$155$575$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-145-551-893

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092011
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in98.4 in
Length178.3 in167.3 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 control150Yes
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 windows200Yes
Total Requested282577%
Total Not Requested85023%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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