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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072019
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $26,500
2.7L V6 1,005  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Convenience Package 700  
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
2.7L V6 845  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Convenience Package 625  
Sunroof 715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 3,105 325
Options (change) 2,720 260
Destination 640 920
Total Price $23,140 $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: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,483
Model Year20072019
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$23,140$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$21,670

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072019
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
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
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072019
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.3 in
Length186.4 in183.5 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.2 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 Premium

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

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