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Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaCX-3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $25,165
Base Invoice $18,510 $24,454
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Door sill trim plates   100
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Door sill trim plates   80
Options (change) 2,150 425
Options (change) 1,900 340
Destination 675 940
Total Price $22,720 $26,530
Total Invoice $21,085 $25,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $866
Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaCX-3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG29/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-18
Total Price$22,720$26,530
Adjustments for Features0-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$22,630
Total Invoice$21,085$25,734
Adjustments for Features0-3,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$21,951

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaCX-3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,975$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,783

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length186.4 in168.3 in
Width71.1 in69.6 in
Height58.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.844.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

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

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