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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,195

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $3,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Optima
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $30,500
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Cargo mat 75 75  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Limited Package     2,100
Technology Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Interior trim, special color     0
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Cargo mat 60 60  
Cargo net 40 40 42
Limited Package     1,925
Technology Package     2,727
Universal garage door opener     291
Interior trim, special color     0
Options (change) 600 125 5,500
Options (change) 480 100 4,985
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $33,195 $35,770 $36,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,877
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Optima
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$33,195$35,770$36,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,195$34,770$35,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Optima
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Interior trim, special color $0$0
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,425$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-28-1,416

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda6Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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