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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: $24,865

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,922

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXSXSX Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $29,940 $36,040 $17,535
Base Invoice $29,856 $27,865 $33,435 $16,416
Technology Package 2,380      
Cargo net 50 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 80 50
Universal garage door opener   350 350 75
Grand Touring Package       2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Navigation system       1,750
Satellite radio       430
Rear spoiler       325
Cargo mat       40
Technology Package 2,212      
Cargo net 42 42 42 32
Cargo tray 67 67 67 40
Universal garage door opener   291 291 60
Grand Touring Package       2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Navigation system       1,505
Satellite radio       344
Rear spoiler       260
Cargo mat       32
Options (change) 2,510 480 480 6,680
Options (change) 2,321 400 400 5,856
Destination 850 850 850 650
Total Price $35,555 $31,270 $37,370 $24,865
Total Invoice $33,027 $29,115 $34,685 $22,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,418
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXSXSX Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6630, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,555$31,270$37,370$24,865
Adjustments for Features-5,015-2,980-7,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,540$28,290$29,440$24,865
Cost Above Minimum$2,250$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$33,027$29,115$34,685$22,922
Adjustments for Features-4,658-2,775-7,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,369$26,340$27,325$22,922
Cost Above Minimum$2,029$0$985$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXSXSX Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250 $250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,950$5,915$10,865$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$2,980$7,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,658-2,775-7,3600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162008
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in69.1 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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 surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested67521%
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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