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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,810

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,310

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,137

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Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $13,710
Base Invoice $17,605 $12,848
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220 325
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
2.7L V6 1,300  
CD changer, remote 375  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.   890
Touring Package   2,280
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   395
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cassette player   200
Fog lights   300
4-speed shiftable automatic   900
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169 260
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
2.7L V6 1,020  
CD changer, remote 288  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.   765
Touring Package   2,127
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   340
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cassette player   160
Fog lights   240
4-speed shiftable automatic   810
Options (change) 2,775 5,540
Options (change) 2,252 4,902
Destination 590 560
Total Price $22,465 $19,810
Total Invoice $20,447 $18,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,768
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,465$19,810
Adjustments for Features-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,060$19,810
Total Invoice$20,447$18,310
Adjustments for Features-3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,078$18,310

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height 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 
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3690

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length185.8 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height55.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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