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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3RioRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,095 $20,090 $23,145 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $17,319 $19,226 $22,144 $14,480 $15,110
Preferred Equipment Package 1,000        
Rear spoiler 375     300  
Fog lights 375 375      
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Floor mats       95 95
Preferred Equipment Package 860        
Rear spoiler 300     250  
Fog lights 300 300      
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 1,750 375 0 1,445 95
Options (change) 1,460 300 0 1,247 72
Destination 875 875 875 695 695
Total Price $20,720 $21,340 $24,020 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $19,654 $20,401 $23,019 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,195
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3RioRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$20,720$21,340$24,020$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-1,050-2,380-5,5300-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,670$18,960$18,490$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$1,180$470$0$625$0
Total Invoice$19,654$20,401$23,019$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-996-2,275-5,3000-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,658$18,126$17,719$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$939$407$0$898$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3RioRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
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$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
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  
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$2,870$4,200$7,350$1,820$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$2,380$5,530$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-996-2,275-5,3000-353

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length180.3 in167.3 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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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 headlights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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