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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: $15,610

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,252

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi SVi Sporti Touringi Grand TouringLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,945 $18,445 $19,595 $22,745 $14,165
Base Invoice $16,474 $17,655 $18,753 $21,761 $13,902
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 175 175  
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75 80
Universal garage door opener 125 125 125 125 350
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Floor mats         120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140 140 140  
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60 67
Universal garage door opener 100 100 100 100 291
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,021 1,021 1,003 1,005  
Floor mats         97
Options (change) 1,425 1,425 1,425 1,425 550
Options (change) 1,321 1,321 1,303 1,305 455
Destination 795 795 795 795 895
Total Price $19,165 $20,665 $21,815 $24,965 $15,610
Total Invoice $18,590 $19,771 $20,851 $23,861 $15,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,907
Model Year20142014201420142017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi SVi Sporti Touringi Grand TouringLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG27/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$19,165$20,665$21,815$24,965$15,610
Adjustments for Features-1,475-2,325-3,675-6,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,690$18,340$18,140$17,985$15,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$450$295$0
Total Invoice$18,590$19,771$20,851$23,861$15,252
Adjustments for Features-1,431-2,224-3,513-6,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,159$17,547$17,338$17,190$15,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$388$179$31$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142014201420142017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
Trimi SVi Sporti Touringi Grand TouringLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Rearview camera   $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100 
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Digital instruments $0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50 
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50 
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,620$3,470$4,820$8,125$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$2,325$3,675$6,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,431-2,224-3,513-6,6710

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142017
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length180.3 in172.0 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.2,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

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

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