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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: $23,635

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $23,145
Base Invoice $19,255 $22,144
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Door sill trim plates   125
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Door sill trim plates   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,005
Options (change) 2,270 1,500
Options (change) 2,025 1,365
Destination 675 875
Total Price $23,635 $25,520
Total Invoice $21,955 $24,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $518
Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$23,635$25,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$23,520
Total Invoice$21,955$24,384
Adjustments for Features0-1,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$22,473

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,075$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,911

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
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.3,100 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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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 Grand Touring

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

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