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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: $1,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $19,545
Base Invoice $17,605 $18,303
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220  
CD changer, remote 375  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169  
CD changer, remote 288  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 2,475 3,485
Options (change) 2,122 3,213
Destination 590 795
Total Price $22,165 $23,825
Total Invoice $20,317 $22,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $917
Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/50-17
Total Price$22,165$23,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$22,675
Total Invoice$20,317$22,311
Adjustments for Features0-1,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$21,234

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,900$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,077

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length185.8 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft311.8 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255069%
Total Not Requested112531%

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