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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: $20,625

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $17,500
Base Invoice $18,303 $16,675
Tech Package 1,835  
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Cargo tray 60 80
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   95
Tech Package 1,578  
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Cargo tray 48 60
Premium Package   2,000
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 5,105 2,375
Options (change) 4,619 2,132
Destination 795 750
Total Price $25,445 $20,625
Total Invoice $23,717 $19,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,088
Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$25,445$20,625
Adjustments for Features-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,295$20,625
Total Invoice$23,717$19,557
Adjustments for Features-1,0720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,645$19,557

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,075$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0720

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.7 in171.9 in
Width69.1 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,404 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested285096%
Total Not Requested1254%

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