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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $4,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimHybridPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $26,500
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Door sill trim plates   125
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 5,000 450
Options (change) 4,465 360
Destination 750 920
Total Price $32,250 $27,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,779
Model Year20112019
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimHybridPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,250$27,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$26,045

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112019
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimHybridPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,875$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112019
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.3 in
Length190.7 in183.5 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 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 lighting150No
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested205035%
Total Not Requested380065%

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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