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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: $5,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,579

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybridGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $23,145
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,020 $22,144
Premium Package 2,950    
Premium Technology Package   5,350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Premium Package 2,635    
Premium Technology Package   4,780  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 2,950 5,350 700
Options (change) 2,635 4,780 560
Destination 750 750 875
Total Price $30,200 $31,800 $24,720
Total Invoice $28,145 $29,550 $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: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,490
Model Year201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybridGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,200$31,800$24,720
Adjustments for Features-1,155-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,045$29,750$24,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$0
Total Invoice$28,145$29,550$23,579
Adjustments for Features-1,076-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,069$27,645$23,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$576$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybridGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$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$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,930$6,825$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,076-1,9050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested162525%
Total Not Requested483075%

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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