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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: $20,625

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3Rio
Trims Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $17,500
Base Invoice $23,673 $16,675
Cargo tray 75 80
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   95
Cargo tray 60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Premium Package   2,000
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 1,125 2,375
Options (change) 1,062 2,132
Destination 835 750
Total Price $26,705 $20,625
Total Invoice $25,570 $19,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,212
Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3Rio
Trims Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$26,705$20,625
Adjustments for Features-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,780$20,625
Total Invoice$25,570$19,557
Adjustments for Features-2,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,769$19,557

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3Rio
Trims Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$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$4,275$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8010

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length180.3 in171.9 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.2,476 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 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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