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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: $28,495

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,374

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaCX-3
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $24,990
Base Invoice $28,380 $24,283
Universal garage door opener 350 125
Technology Package 3,000  
Cargo net 50 50
Remote start 425 550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,170
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Universal garage door opener 291 100
Technology Package 2,727  
Cargo net 42 40
Remote start 353 440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,035
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Options (change) 3,825 2,565
Options (change) 3,413 2,151
Destination 895 940
Total Price $35,220 $28,495
Total Invoice $32,688 $27,374

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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: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,771
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaCX-3
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/50-18
Total Price$35,220$28,495
Adjustments for Features-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,480$28,495
Total Invoice$32,688$27,374
Adjustments for Features-2,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,145$27,374

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaCX-3
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,790$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182017
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested177558%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155093%
Total Not Requested1257%

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