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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: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,800 $19,545 $13,615
Base Invoice $14,801 $18,303 $12,915
Touring Package 2,500    
Fog lights 325    
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats     85
Touring Package 2,331    
Fog lights 260    
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Floor mats     65
Options (change) 2,825 0 1,085
Options (change) 2,591 0 957
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $19,420 $20,340 $15,350
Total Invoice $18,187 $19,098 $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: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,033
Model Year201120112008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4167hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17195/55-15
Total Price$19,420$20,340$15,350
Adjustments for Features-675-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,745$18,785$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0
Total Invoice$18,187$19,098$14,522
Adjustments for Features-632-1,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,555$17,638$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimisSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
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 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Total Value of Features$1,445$2,325$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-632-1,4600

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in98.4 in
Length180.7 in166.9 in
Width69.1 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150No
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested175060%
Total Not Requested117540%

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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