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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: $26,080

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,908

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $24,745
Base Invoice $24,760 $23,673
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 5,000 500
Options (change) 4,465 400
Destination 750 835
Total Price $32,250 $26,080
Total Invoice $29,975 $24,908

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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: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,928
Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,250$26,080
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,025$26,080
Total Invoice$29,975$24,908
Adjustments for Features-1,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,836$24,908

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,250$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1390

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in180.3 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested270046%
Total Not Requested315054%

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