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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Stability control 650      
Premium Package 1,300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Door sill trim plates   125 125 125
Stability control 580      
Premium Package 1,160      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Door sill trim plates   100 100 100
Options (change) 1,950 450 450 450
Options (change) 1,740 360 360 360
Destination 675 995 995 995
Total Price $22,520 $28,445 $31,495 $34,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,884
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$22,520$28,445$31,495$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-5,600-7,300-7,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$22,845$24,195$26,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,875$7,475$9,175$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,600$7,300$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267-314-291

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082021
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 Weight3,143 lb.3,101 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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