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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: $23,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,952

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybrid EXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $31,950 $16,880
Base Invoice $25,040 $29,555 $15,805
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400   1,750
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Rear spoiler     325
Universal garage door opener     75
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250   1,505
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Rear spoiler     260
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 4,350 0 6,375
Options (change) 3,885 0 5,587
Destination 800 800 560
Total Price $31,950 $32,750 $23,815
Total Invoice $29,725 $30,355 $21,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,884
Model Year201320132006
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybrid EXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4159hp I4 H160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,950$32,750$23,815
Adjustments for Features-4,180-4,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,770$28,140$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$29,725$30,355$21,952
Adjustments for Features-3,889-4,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,836$26,082$21,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$246$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132006
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybrid EXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small $5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
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 height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, 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$7,075$7,505$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$4,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,889-4,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 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 radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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