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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: $24,335

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimEXSXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $22,745
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $21,761
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Fog lights     370
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Navigation system 1,075 1,075  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Fog lights     296
Options (change) 3,470 3,300 795
Options (change) 3,100 2,950 636
Destination 675 675 795
Total Price $24,835 $25,115 $24,335
Total Invoice $23,030 $23,290 $23,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $904
Model Year200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimEXSXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$24,835$25,115$24,335
Adjustments for Features-800-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,035$24,615$24,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$23,030$23,290$23,192
Adjustments for Features-742-4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,288$22,826$23,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimEXSXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,350$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-742-4640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in180.3 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,799 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.4 ft3

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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
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested40055%
Total Not Requested32545%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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