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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: $5,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,522

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Rio
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $18,400
Base Invoice $23,961 $17,627
Cargo net 60  
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 70 95
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   130
Partial leather seating sufaces   500
Cargo net 48  
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 50 78
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   104
Partial leather seating sufaces   460
Options (change) 205 1,155
Options (change) 158 1,000
Destination 820 895
Total Price $26,070 $20,450
Total Invoice $24,939 $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: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $897
Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Rio
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$26,070$20,450
Adjustments for Features-4,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,345$20,450
Total Invoice$24,939$19,522
Adjustments for Features-4,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,419$19,522

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Rio
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,100$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5200

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.6 in
Length180.3 in172.6 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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