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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: $19,950

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,004

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trims Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $22,550 $22,900 $17,755
Base Invoice $20,373 $21,568 $21,901 $16,962
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 200  
Satellite radio 430 430 430  
Cargo tray 60 60 60 80
Universal garage door opener 75 75 75 350
Fog lights   325    
Designer Plus Package       750
Floor mats       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 160  
Satellite radio 344 344 344  
Cargo tray 48 48 48 67
Universal garage door opener 60 60 60 291
Fog lights   260    
Designer Plus Package       692
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 765 1,090 765 1,300
Options (change) 612 872 612 1,147
Destination 795 795 795 895
Total Price $22,860 $24,435 $24,460 $19,950
Total Invoice $21,780 $23,235 $23,308 $19,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,402
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trims Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$22,860$24,435$24,460$19,950
Adjustments for Features-550-2,975-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,310$21,460$21,635$19,950
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$175$0
Total Invoice$21,780$23,235$23,308$19,004
Adjustments for Features-524-2,829-2,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,256$20,406$20,616$19,004
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$210$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trims Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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
Total Value of Features$2,575$5,000$4,850$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$2,975$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-524-2,829-2,6920

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122017
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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

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