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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: $19,950

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,062

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimSportTouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $20,445 $18,400
Base Invoice $17,080 $19,564 $17,627
Preferred Equipment Package 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175  
Cargo net 50 50  
Cargo tray 75 75 80
Cargo mat 75 75 95
Universal garage door opener 125 125 350
Fog lights 370 370  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Floor mats     130
Preferred Equipment Package 860    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140  
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo tray 60 60 67
Cargo mat 60 60 78
Universal garage door opener 100 100 291
Fog lights 296 296  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002 1,003  
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 2,920 1,920 655
Options (change) 2,558 1,699 540
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $21,640 $23,240 $19,950
Total Invoice $20,513 $22,138 $19,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $911
Model Year201720172018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimSportTouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG28/37 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$21,640$23,240$19,950
Adjustments for Features-570-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,070$21,245$19,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$20,513$22,138$19,062
Adjustments for Features-540-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,973$20,238$19,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201720172018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimSportTouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Total Value of Features$1,970$3,395$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$1,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-540-1,9000

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172018
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 Weight2,967 lb.2,648 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
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

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

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