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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: $15,610

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimBaseSelectPreferredPremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,500 $22,700 $24,200 $26,500 $14,165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325 325  
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75 80
Universal garage door opener         350
Floor mats         120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260 260  
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60 67
Universal garage door opener         291
Floor mats         97
Options (change) 400 400 400 400 550
Options (change) 320 320 320 320 455
Destination 945 945 945 945 895
Total Price $22,845 $24,045 $25,545 $27,845 $15,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,509
Model Year20202020202020202017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimBaseSelectPreferredPremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4186hp I4186hp I4186hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG27/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 12?, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$22,845$24,045$25,545$27,845$15,610
Adjustments for Features-4,025-7,780-8,830-11,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,820$16,265$16,715$16,365$15,610
Cost Above Minimum$2,555$0$450$100$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20202020202020202017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Rio
TrimBaseSelectPreferredPremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850 
Cruise control$150    
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25$25$25 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass    $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $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), front row$75$75$75$75 
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
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$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,895$8,650$9,700$12,350$870
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$7,780$8,830$11,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-223-409-437-5220

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in101.2 in
Length183.5 in172.0 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height56.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.2,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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