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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $20,755
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $19,667
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo tray 60 60 80
Universal garage door opener 75 75 350
Fog lights 325    
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo tray 48 48 67
Universal garage door opener 60 60 291
Fog lights 260    
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 1,090 765 550
Options (change) 872 612 455
Destination 795 795 850
Total Price $24,435 $24,460 $22,155
Total Invoice $23,235 $23,308 $20,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,144
Model Year201220122016
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$24,435$24,460$22,155
Adjustments for Features-1500-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,285$24,460$22,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$23,235$23,308$20,972
Adjustments for Features-1430-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,092$23,308$20,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$216$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122016
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
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430-24

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in172.0 in
Width69.1 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,730 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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