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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: $26,825

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,549

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbos Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,995 $27,500 $35,300 $25,045
Base Invoice $29,670 $25,763 $32,963 $23,961
Technology Package 700 2,300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500      
Cargo net 50 50 50 60
Cargo tray 80 80 80 75
Premium Package   3,300    
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       450
Technology Package 650 2,129    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395      
Cargo net 42 42 42 48
Cargo tray 67 67 67 60
Premium Package   3,059    
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Options (change) 2,330 5,730 130 960
Options (change) 2,154 5,297 109 768
Destination 800 800 800 820
Total Price $35,125 $34,030 $36,230 $26,825
Total Invoice $32,624 $31,860 $33,872 $25,549

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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: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,158
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbos Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,125$34,030$36,230$26,825
Adjustments for Features-2,275-2,300-3,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,850$31,730$32,580$26,825
Cost Above Minimum$1,120$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,624$31,860$33,872$25,549
Adjustments for Features-2,113-2,153-3,4120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,511$29,707$30,460$25,549
Cost Above Minimum$804$0$753$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2014201420142015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbos Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$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$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$5,400$5,425$6,775$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$2,300$3,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,113-2,153-3,4120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142015
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in180.3 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77524%
Total Not Requested250076%

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