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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: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,062

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,095 $18,400
Base Invoice $17,319 $17,627
Preferred Equipment Package 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo tray 75 80
Cargo mat 75 95
Fog lights 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   130
Preferred Equipment Package 860  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo tray 60 67
Cargo mat 60 78
Fog lights 300  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   104
Options (change) 2,950 655
Options (change) 2,582 540
Destination 875 895
Total Price $21,920 $19,950
Total Invoice $20,776 $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: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $984
Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$21,920$19,950
Adjustments for Features-7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,150$19,950
Total Invoice$20,776$19,062
Adjustments for Features-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,046$19,062

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Rio
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control$100 
Pedestrian detection $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$1,920$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7300

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

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%

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