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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $290

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $18,135
Base Invoice $19,255 $16,989
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200 1,950
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075 1,677
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,470 6,320
Options (change) 3,100 5,619
Destination 675 670
Total Price $24,835 $25,125
Total Invoice $23,030 $23,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,083
Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,835$25,125
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,935$25,125
Total Invoice$23,030$23,278
Adjustments for Features-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,195$23,278

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,925$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8350

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length189.0 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 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-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%

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