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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: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $19,545
Base Invoice $18,510 $18,303
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Rear spoiler 200  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Rear spoiler 160  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 2,150 3,485
Options (change) 1,900 3,213
Destination 675 795
Total Price $22,720 $23,825
Total Invoice $21,085 $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: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,412
Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp 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$22,720$23,825
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$23,825
Total Invoice$21,085$22,311
Adjustments for Features-1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,899$22,311

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Total Value of Features$1,425$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
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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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

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 seats200No
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 Requested255069%
Total Not Requested112531%

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