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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3RioRio
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,700 $21,300 $22,550 $22,900 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $17,888 $20,373 $21,568 $21,901 $14,480 $15,110
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430    
Fog lights 325   325      
Value Package         750  
195/55VR15         300  
Floor mats         95 95
Rear spoiler         300  
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344    
Fog lights 260   260      
Value Package         665  
195/55VR15         260  
Floor mats         72 72
Rear spoiler         250  
Options (change) 755 430 755 430 1,445 95
Options (change) 604 344 604 344 1,247 72
Destination 795 795 795 795 695 695
Total Price $20,250 $22,525 $24,100 $24,125 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $19,287 $21,512 $22,967 $23,040 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,912
Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3RioRio
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$20,250$22,525$24,100$24,125$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-300-2,330-4,755-4,6050-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$20,195$19,345$19,520$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$605$850$0$175$625$0
Total Invoice$19,287$21,512$22,967$23,040$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-286-2,225-4,531-4,3980-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,001$19,287$18,436$18,642$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$565$851$0$206$898$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3RioRio
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
4-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Navigation system  $600$600  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$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$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50$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$1,745$3,775$6,200$6,050$1,445$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$2,330$4,755$4,605$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-286-2,225-4,531-4,3980-353

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in98.4 in
Length180.9 in167.3 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 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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