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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $17,605 $21,568 $21,901
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 220    
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Rear spoiler 169    
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 2,100 600 275
Options (change) 1,834 480 220
Destination 590 795 795
Total Price $21,790 $23,945 $23,970
Total Invoice $20,029 $22,843 $22,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $715
Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,790$23,945$23,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$21,745$21,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$20,029$22,843$22,916
Adjustments for Features0-2,099-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$20,744$20,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$212

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$1,950$4,150$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,099-1,960

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length185.8 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.2 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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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