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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: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $19,545
Base Invoice $25,040 $18,303
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 4,350 5,320
Options (change) 3,885 4,791
Destination 800 795
Total Price $31,950 $25,660
Total Invoice $29,725 $23,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,022
Model Year20132011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,950$25,660
Adjustments for Features-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,000$25,660
Total Invoice$29,725$23,889
Adjustments for Features-1,8140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,911$23,889

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132011
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,025$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8140

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132011
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in180.7 in
Width72.1 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.8 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 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 streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested260586%

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 surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197554%
Total Not Requested170046%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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