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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $812

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $17,535
Base Invoice $17,605 $16,416
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220 325
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
CD changer, remote 375  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cassette player   200
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169 260
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
CD changer, remote 288  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cassette player   160
Options (change) 2,475 4,570
Options (change) 2,122 4,063
Destination 590 650
Total Price $22,165 $22,755
Total Invoice $20,317 $21,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/50-17
Total Price$22,165$22,755
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$22,010
Total Invoice$20,317$21,129
Adjustments for Features0-692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$20,437

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
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
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-692

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
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 Weight3,282 lb.2,759 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
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested122538%
Total Not Requested202562%

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