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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: $22,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $26,500
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
2.7L V6 1,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
2.7L V6 1,020  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 3,180 325
Options (change) 2,685 260
Destination 590 920
Total Price $22,870 $27,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,014
Model Year20062019
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$22,870$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-7,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$20,370

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-314

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length185.8 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.2 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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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