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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: $21,860

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720142014
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $19,595 $22,745
Base Invoice $18,045 $18,753 $21,761
2.7L V6 1,005    
Rear spoiler 200    
Sunroof 800 800  
Universal garage door opener   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
Fog lights   370 370
2.7L V6 845    
Rear spoiler 160    
Sunroof 715 688  
Universal garage door opener   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Fog lights   296 296
Options (change) 2,005 1,470 670
Options (change) 1,720 1,224 536
Destination 640 795 795
Total Price $22,040 $21,860 $24,210
Total Invoice $20,405 $20,772 $23,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $552
Model Year200720142014
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG29/40 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$22,040$21,860$24,210
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,840$21,860$21,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$20,405$20,772$23,092
Adjustments for Features-1850-2,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,220$20,772$20,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$126

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720142014
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
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
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
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$2,225$2,025$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-2,194

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072014
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in180.3 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.2,799 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested1005100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

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