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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: $19,805

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,441

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,295 $19,040 $18,400
Base Invoice $14,341 $17,838 $17,627
Touring Package 2,580    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Cargo net 40 40  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo tray 60 60 80
Cargo mat 50 50 95
Universal garage door opener 75 75 350
Fog lights 325    
Floor mats     130
Touring Package 2,406    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Cargo net 32 32  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo tray 48 48 67
Cargo mat 40 40 78
Universal garage door opener 60 60 291
Fog lights 260    
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 3,760 855 655
Options (change) 3,350 684 540
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $19,805 $20,645 $19,950
Total Invoice $18,441 $19,272 $19,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $650
Model Year201020102018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4167hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$19,805$20,645$19,950
Adjustments for Features0-880-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,805$19,765$18,620
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$18,441$19,272$19,062
Adjustments for Features0-821-1,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,441$18,451$17,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020102018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$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 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$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 
Automatic headlights  $125
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
Total Value of Features$320$1,200$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-1,271

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102018
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.6 in
Length180.7 in172.6 in
Width69.1 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.5 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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested252586%
Total Not Requested40014%

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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