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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: $22,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,159

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $20,045 $22,545
Base Invoice $17,605 $19,183 $21,571
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 220    
2.7L V6 1,300    
Universal garage door opener   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Rear spoiler 169    
2.7L V6 1,020    
Universal garage door opener   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 2,400 1,350 1,175
Options (change) 1,964 1,243 1,105
Destination 590 835 835
Total Price $22,090 $22,230 $24,555
Total Invoice $20,159 $21,261 $23,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $787
Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$22,090$22,230$24,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$20,255$20,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$20,159$21,261$23,511
Adjustments for Features0-1,889-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,159$19,372$19,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
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  
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$2,025$4,000$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,889-3,950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in180.3 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,917 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

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

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