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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: $29,060

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,880

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-3
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $25,165
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $24,454
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Remote start 425 425 550
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Premium Package     1,435
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42 40
Remote start 353 353 440
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Premium Package     1,270
Door sill trim plates     80
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 8,710 825 2,955
Options (change) 7,908 686 2,486
Destination 895 895 940
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $29,060
Total Invoice $33,826 $35,062 $27,880

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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: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,891
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-3
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/50-18
Total Price$36,460$37,810$29,060
Adjustments for Features-2,215-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,245$34,720$29,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,826$35,062$27,880
Adjustments for Features-2,055-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,771$32,197$27,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$426$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-3
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,815$8,690$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,055-2,8650

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20172018
ModelOptimaCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in168.3 in
Width73.2 in69.6 in
Height57.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.944.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested155030%
Total Not Requested360070%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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