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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: $24,720

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,579

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimHybridGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $23,145
Base Invoice $24,760 $22,144
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 5,000 700
Options (change) 4,465 560
Destination 750 875
Total Price $32,250 $24,720
Total Invoice $29,975 $23,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,630
Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimHybridGrand 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$24,720
Adjustments for Features-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,350$24,720
Total Invoice$29,975$23,579
Adjustments for Features-1,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,209$23,579

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimHybridGrand 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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$5,825$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7660

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112018
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.2,900 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 system600No
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 audio100No
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 Requested200034%
Total Not Requested385066%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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