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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: $26,895

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,599

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $25,045
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $23,961
Cargo net 50 50 60
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo mat     70
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Cargo net 42 42 48
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo mat     50
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 480 480 1,030
Options (change) 400 400 818
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $31,270 $37,370 $26,895
Total Invoice $29,115 $34,685 $25,599

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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: $4,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,353
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,270$37,370$26,895
Adjustments for Features-175-5,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$32,245$26,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,115$34,685$25,599
Adjustments for Features-163-4,7570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,952$29,928$25,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$976$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $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$3,800$8,750$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$5,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-4,7570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in180.3 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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