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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: $20,450

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,522

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trims Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $22,550 $22,900 $18,400
Base Invoice $20,373 $21,568 $21,901 $17,627
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 200  
Cargo net 40 40 40  
Satellite radio 430 430 430  
Cargo tray 60 60 60 80
Cargo mat 50 50 50 95
Universal garage door opener 75 75 75 350
Fog lights   325    
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 160  
Cargo net 32 32 32  
Satellite radio 344 344 344  
Cargo tray 48 48 48 67
Cargo mat 40 40 40 78
Universal garage door opener 60 60 60 291
Fog lights   260    
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 855 1,180 855 1,155
Options (change) 684 944 684 1,000
Destination 795 795 795 895
Total Price $22,950 $24,525 $24,550 $20,450
Total Invoice $21,852 $23,307 $23,380 $19,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $673
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trims Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$22,950$24,525$24,550$20,450
Adjustments for Features-850-3,275-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,100$21,250$21,425$20,450
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$175$0
Total Invoice$21,852$23,307$23,380$19,522
Adjustments for Features-809-3,112-2,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,043$20,195$20,404$19,522
Cost Above Minimum$848$0$209$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trims Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
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 
Interior trim, special color   $0
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 
Total Value of Features$2,600$5,025$4,875$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$3,275$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-809-3,112-2,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.6 in
Length180.9 in172.6 in
Width69.1 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.5 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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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