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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: $4,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,700 $21,300 $22,550 $22,900 $13,615
Base Invoice $17,888 $20,373 $21,568 $21,901 $12,915
Fog lights 325   325    
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Floor mats         85
Fog lights 260   260    
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Floor mats         65
Options (change) 325 0 325 0 1,085
Options (change) 260 0 260 0 957
Destination 795 795 795 795 650
Total Price $19,820 $22,095 $23,670 $23,695 $15,350
Total Invoice $18,943 $21,168 $22,623 $22,696 $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: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,624
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17195/55-15
Total Price$19,820$22,095$23,670$23,695$15,350
Adjustments for Features-1,275-3,305-5,730-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,545$18,790$17,940$18,115$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$605$850$0$175$0
Total Invoice$18,943$21,168$22,623$22,696$14,522
Adjustments for Features-1,219-3,166-5,477-5,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,724$18,002$17,146$17,351$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$578$856$0$205$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,945$3,975$6,400$6,250$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$3,305$5,730$5,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,219-3,166-5,477-5,3450

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in98.4 in
Length180.9 in166.9 in
Width69.1 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft311.9 ft3

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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 mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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