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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: $2,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybridPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $26,500
Premium Package 2,950    
Premium Technology Package   5,350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Door sill trim plates     125
Premium Package 2,635    
Premium Technology Package   4,780  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 2,950 5,350 450
Options (change) 2,635 4,780 360
Destination 750 750 920
Total Price $30,200 $31,800 $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: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,983
Model Year201220122019
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybridPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,200$31,800$27,870
Adjustments for Features0-895-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,200$30,905$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122019
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybridPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$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$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 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,980$6,875$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832-118

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
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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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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested230577%

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 lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested180028%
Total Not Requested465572%

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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