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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: $1,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $18,045 $21,568 $21,901
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler 200    
Leather seating surfaces 600    
Convenience Package 700    
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Sunroof 715    
Rear spoiler 160    
Leather seating surfaces 535    
Convenience Package 625    
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 2,300 600 275
Options (change) 2,035 480 220
Destination 640 795 795
Total Price $22,335 $23,945 $23,970
Total Invoice $20,720 $22,843 $22,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,241
Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,335$23,945$23,970
Adjustments for Features0-925-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$23,020$23,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$20,720$22,843$22,916
Adjustments for Features0-882-741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$21,961$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$214

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,500$3,425$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-741

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length186.4 in180.9 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.2 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 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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