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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: $27,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX TurboTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $30,050 $32,600
Premium Package 2,150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Premium Package 1,920    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 2,150 325 325
Options (change) 1,920 260 260
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $27,600 $31,370 $33,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,693
Model Year201120212021
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX TurboTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$27,600$31,370$33,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$26,420$28,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120212021
ModelOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX TurboTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel$100  
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 prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$8,850$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-198-183

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112021
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,379 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 EX Turbo

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 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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