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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3RioRio
Trimi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,595 $22,745 $23,845 $25,045 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $18,753 $21,761 $22,814 $23,961 $13,330 $13,990
Value Package         600  
195/55HR15         285  
Floor mats         95 95
Rear spoiler         300  
Value Package         535  
195/55HR15         250  
Floor mats         72 72
Rear spoiler         250  
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,280 95
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,107 72
Destination 820 820 820 820 695 695
Total Price $20,415 $23,565 $24,665 $25,865 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $19,573 $22,581 $23,634 $24,781 $15,132 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,426
Model Year201520152015201520102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3RioRio
Trimi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$20,415$23,565$24,665$25,865$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-1,725-4,880-5,230-7,2550-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,690$18,685$19,435$18,610$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$80$75$825$0$460$0
Total Invoice$19,573$22,581$23,634$24,781$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-1,654-4,676-5,011-6,9510-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,919$17,905$18,623$17,830$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$89$75$793$0$728$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201520152015201520102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3RioRio
Trimi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Sunroof $900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic information $25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic headlights   $125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0   
Total Value of Features$2,545$5,700$6,050$8,075$820$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$4,880$5,230$7,255$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,654-4,676-5,011-6,9510-353

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152010
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length180.3 in167.3 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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