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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $335

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $17,535
Base Invoice $18,510 $16,416
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Rear spoiler 200 325
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,460
CD changer, in-dash   500
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Rear spoiler 160 260
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,295
CD changer, in-dash   400
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Options (change) 2,150 4,870
Options (change) 1,900 4,303
Destination 675 650
Total Price $22,720 $23,055
Total Invoice $21,085 $21,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $985
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,720$23,055
Adjustments for Features-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,965$23,055
Total Invoice$21,085$21,369
Adjustments for Features-7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,384$21,369

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
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$1,725$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7010

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,143 lb.2,759 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
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested187558%
Total Not Requested137542%

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