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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: $19,535

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020202020
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,995 $24,200 $26,500
Convenience Package 750    
Floor mats 95    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Convenience Package 670    
Floor mats 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 845 325 325
Options (change) 745 260 260
Destination 695 945 945
Total Price $19,535 $25,470 $27,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,298
Model Year201020202020
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4186hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$19,535$25,470$27,770
Adjustments for Features0-7,105-9,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,535$18,365$18,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020202020
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$720$7,825$10,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,105$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-336-423

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102020
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,071 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 LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Preferred

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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