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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $19,545
Base Invoice $18,045 $18,303
Sunroof 800  
Rear spoiler 200  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Convenience Package 700  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Sunroof 715  
Rear spoiler 160  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Convenience Package 625  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 2,300 3,485
Options (change) 2,035 3,213
Destination 640 795
Total Price $22,335 $23,825
Total Invoice $20,720 $22,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,521
Model Year20072011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,335$23,825
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$23,750
Total Invoice$20,720$22,311
Adjustments for Features0-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$22,241

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,800$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072011
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length186.4 in180.7 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275075%
Total Not Requested92525%

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