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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: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $17,605 $21,805 $23,287
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 $24,195 $25,420
Total Invoice $20,029 $23,080 $24,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,023
Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT4M6M6
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$24,195$25,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$22,295$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$20,029$23,080$24,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,812-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$21,268$21,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$216$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$1,825$3,725$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,812-3,250

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062013
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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