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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: $20,450

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimPreferredPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $26,500 $18,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Cargo net 50 50  
Cargo tray 75 75 80
Cargo mat 75 75 95
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo tray 60 60 67
Cargo mat 60 60 78
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 525 525 1,155
Options (change) 420 420 1,000
Destination 920 920 895
Total Price $25,645 $27,945 $20,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,562
Model Year201920192018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimPreferredPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4186hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$25,645$27,945$20,450
Adjustments for Features-5,275-7,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$20,020$20,450
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201920192018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimPreferredPremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,300$8,950$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$7,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-276-3800

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in101.6 in
Length183.5 in172.6 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height56.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.7 ft3

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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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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