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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: $26,875

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,979

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCX-3
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,995 $27,500 $35,300 $24,990
Base Invoice $29,670 $25,763 $32,963 $24,283
Technology Package 700 2,300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Premium Package   3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Door sill trim plates       100
Universal garage door opener       125
Obstacle detection, rear       495
Technology Package 650 2,129    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395      
Cargo net 42 42 42 40
Premium Package   3,059    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Door sill trim plates       80
Universal garage door opener       100
Obstacle detection, rear       396
Options (change) 2,250 5,650 50 945
Options (change) 2,087 5,230 42 756
Destination 800 800 800 940
Total Price $35,045 $33,950 $36,150 $26,875
Total Invoice $32,557 $31,793 $33,805 $25,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,456
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCX-3
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18215/50-18
Total Price$35,045$33,950$36,150$26,875
Adjustments for Features-1,425-1,450-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,620$32,500$33,350$26,875
Cost Above Minimum$1,120$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,557$31,793$33,805$25,979
Adjustments for Features-1,324-1,358-2,6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,233$30,435$31,187$25,979
Cost Above Minimum$798$0$752$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year2014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCX-3
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,825$6,850$8,200$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$1,450$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,324-1,358-2,6180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20142017
ModelOptimaCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in168.3 in
Width72.1 in69.6 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.444.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested52516%
Total Not Requested275084%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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