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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: $4,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009202120212021
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 970      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Door sill trim plates   125 125 125
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 865      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Door sill trim plates   100 100 100
Options (change) 2,270 450 450 450
Options (change) 2,025 360 360 360
Destination 675 995 995 995
Total Price $23,635 $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: $85
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,876
Model Year2009202120212021
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp 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)215/50-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,635$28,445$31,495$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,725-6,425-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$23,720$25,070$27,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009202120212021
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   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,325$7,050$8,750$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,725$6,425$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-225-276-256

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092021
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.3 in
Length189.0 in183.5 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft313.2 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
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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