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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: $24,410

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,558

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $17,535
Base Invoice $19,620 $16,416
Navigation system 1,200 1,750
Premium Package 2,200  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system 1,075 1,505
Premium Package 1,960  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 3,400 6,225
Options (change) 3,035 5,492
Destination 695 650
Total Price $25,090 $24,410
Total Invoice $23,350 $22,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $539
Model Year20102008
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$25,090$24,410
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,660$24,410
Total Invoice$23,350$22,558
Adjustments for Features-1,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,019$22,558

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102008
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 
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,525$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3310

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102008
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?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%

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