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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: $26,080

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,908

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybrid EXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $31,950 $24,745
Base Invoice $25,040 $29,555 $23,673
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400    
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250    
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 4,350 0 500
Options (change) 3,885 0 400
Destination 800 800 835
Total Price $31,950 $32,750 $26,080
Total Invoice $29,725 $30,355 $24,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,770
Model Year201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybrid EXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4159hp 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$31,950$32,750$26,080
Adjustments for Features-1,125-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,825$31,270$26,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$29,725$30,355$24,908
Adjustments for Features-1,047-1,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,678$28,983$24,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXHybrid EXs Grand 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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Media drive, small $5 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 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$5,025$5,380$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,047-1,3720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,224 lb.2,855 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 reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested52517%
Total Not Requested250583%

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