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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: $21,395

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,393

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $17,900
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $17,088
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo tray 60 60 80
Fog lights 325    
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats     115
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo tray 48 48 67
Fog lights 260    
Premium Package     2,345
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 815 490 2,695
Options (change) 652 392 2,505
Destination 795 795 800
Total Price $24,160 $24,185 $21,395
Total Invoice $23,015 $23,088 $20,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,431
Model Year201220122014
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,160$24,185$21,395
Adjustments for Features-200-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,960$24,135$21,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$23,015$23,088$20,393
Adjustments for Features-191-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,824$23,040$20,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$216$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122014
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,200$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-191-480

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122014
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in171.9 in
Width69.1 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.7 ft3

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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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