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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,200

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $515

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,312

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $57

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,295 $19,040 $17,755
Base Invoice $14,341 $17,838 $16,962
Touring Package 2,580    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo tray 60 60 80
Universal garage door opener 75 75 350
Fog lights 325    
Floor mats     120
Touring Package 2,406    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo tray 48 48 67
Universal garage door opener 60 60 291
Fog lights 260    
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 3,670 765 550
Options (change) 3,278 612 455
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $19,715 $20,555 $19,200
Total Invoice $18,369 $19,200 $18,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,254
Model Year201020102017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4167hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$19,715$20,555$19,200
Adjustments for Features0-880-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,715$19,675$17,945
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$18,369$19,200$18,312
Adjustments for Features0-822-1,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,369$18,378$17,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$9$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020102017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$320$1,200$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822-1,197

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102017
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.7 in172.0 in
Width69.1 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested250085%
Total Not Requested42515%

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%

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