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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: $24,625

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,424

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX Turboi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $23,080 $21,805 $23,287
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Package 1,920    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 4,150 1,030 275
Options (change) 3,705 824 220
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $29,600 $24,625 $25,420
Total Invoice $27,535 $23,424 $24,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,220
Model Year201120132013
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX Turboi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,600$24,625$25,420
Adjustments for Features-2,4250-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,175$24,625$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$27,535$23,424$24,302
Adjustments for Features-2,2560-1,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,279$23,424$23,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120132013
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX Turboi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$4,025$1,600$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2560-1,243

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in180.9 in
Width72.1 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested200083%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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