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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: $20,450

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,522

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $18,400
Base Invoice $16,989 $17,627
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75 350
Cargo mat 40 95
Cargo tray 50 80
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40  
Floor mats   130
Partial leather seating sufaces   500
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60 291
Cargo mat 32 78
Cargo tray 40 67
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32  
Floor mats   104
Partial leather seating sufaces   460
Options (change) 3,595 1,155
Options (change) 3,242 1,000
Destination 670 895
Total Price $22,400 $20,450
Total Invoice $20,901 $19,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $539
Model Year20092018
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$22,400$20,450
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,500$20,450
Total Invoice$20,901$19,522
Adjustments for Features-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,061$19,522

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092018
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,725$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8400

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092018
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.6 in
Length178.3 in172.6 in
Width69.1 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested77522%
Total Not Requested272578%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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