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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: $19,420

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,945

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $13,710
Base Invoice $18,045 $12,848
2.7L V6 1,005  
Rear spoiler 200 325
Sunroof 800  
Touring Package   2,280
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   395
CD changer, in-dash   500
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cassette player   200
Fog lights   300
4-speed shiftable automatic   900
2.7L V6 845  
Rear spoiler 160 260
Sunroof 715  
Touring Package   2,127
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   340
CD changer, in-dash   400
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cassette player   160
Fog lights   240
4-speed shiftable automatic   810
Options (change) 2,005 5,150
Options (change) 1,720 4,537
Destination 640 560
Total Price $22,040 $19,420
Total Invoice $20,405 $17,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,530
Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,040$19,420
Adjustments for Features-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,035$19,420
Total Invoice$20,405$17,945
Adjustments for Features-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,475$17,945

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,450$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9300

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length186.4 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested95028%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400No
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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