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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: $25,470

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,190

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turboi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $21,805 $23,287
Premium Package 3,300      
Technology Package 2,300      
Cargo net 50 50 40 40
Cargo tray 80 80 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Tech Package     1,500  
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Premium Package 3,059      
Technology Package 2,129      
Cargo net 42 42 32 32
Cargo tray 67 67 48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Tech Package     1,290  
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Options (change) 5,730 130 1,875 375
Options (change) 5,297 109 1,590 300
Destination 800 800 795 795
Total Price $34,030 $36,230 $25,470 $25,520
Total Invoice $31,860 $33,872 $24,190 $24,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,651
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turboi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$34,030$36,230$25,470$25,520
Adjustments for Features-3,225-4,57500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,805$31,655$25,470$25,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$50
Total Invoice$31,860$33,872$24,190$24,382
Adjustments for Features-3,019-4,27700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,841$29,595$24,190$24,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$754$0$192

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turboi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $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$5,525$6,875$2,300$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$4,575$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,019-4,27700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142013
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in180.9 in
Width72.1 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested75023%
Total Not Requested252577%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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