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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,095 $20,090 $23,145 $14,025
Base Invoice $17,319 $19,226 $22,144 $13,305
Preferred Equipment Package 1,000      
Rear spoiler 375      
Fog lights 375 375    
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       85
Preferred Equipment Package 860      
Rear spoiler 300      
Fog lights 300 300    
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       65
Options (change) 1,750 375 0 1,085
Options (change) 1,460 300 0 957
Destination 875 875 875 650
Total Price $20,720 $21,340 $24,020 $15,760
Total Invoice $19,654 $20,401 $23,019 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,041
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18195/55-15
Total Price$20,720$21,340$24,020$15,760
Adjustments for Features-1,850-3,180-6,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,870$18,160$17,690$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$1,180$470$0$0
Total Invoice$19,654$20,401$23,019$14,912
Adjustments for Features-1,755-3,040-6,0660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,899$17,361$16,953$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$946$408$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Total Value of Features$3,045$4,375$7,525$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$3,180$6,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,755-3,040-6,0660

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182009
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length180.3 in166.9 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,900 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
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested37535%
Total Not Requested70065%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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