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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: $21,025

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,937

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $17,700
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $16,870
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo tray 60 60 80
Fog lights 325    
Premium Package     2,350
Floor mats     95
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo tray 48 48 60
Fog lights 260    
Premium Package     2,135
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 815 60 2,525
Options (change) 652 48 2,267
Destination 795 795 800
Total Price $24,410 $25,205 $21,025
Total Invoice $23,252 $24,130 $19,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,067
Model Year201320132013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
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$24,410$25,205$21,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,410$23,905$20,900
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0
Total Invoice$23,252$24,130$19,937
Adjustments for Features0-1,245-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,252$22,885$19,818
Cost Above Minimum$367$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201320132013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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$1,825$3,125$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,245-119

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20132013
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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