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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: $24,825

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,890

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbos
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $17,535
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $16,416
Technology Package 2,300    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 50
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Rear spoiler     325
Universal garage door opener     75
Technology Package 2,129    
Premium Package 3,059    
Cargo net 42 42 32
Cargo tray 67 67 40
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Rear spoiler     260
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 5,730 130 6,640
Options (change) 5,297 109 5,824
Destination 800 800 650
Total Price $34,030 $36,230 $24,825
Total Invoice $31,860 $33,872 $22,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,348
Model Year201420142008
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbos
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,030$36,230$24,825
Adjustments for Features-6,005-7,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$28,875$24,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,860$33,872$22,890
Adjustments for Features-5,622-6,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,238$26,996$22,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$758$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142008
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbos
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,525$9,875$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,005$7,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,622-6,8760

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested307594%

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested67529%
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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