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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: $27,740

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,256

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $23,145
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $22,144
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo mat     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo net 42 42 40
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,005
Options (change) 5,280 480 3,720
Options (change) 4,780 400 3,237
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $36,070 $37,370 $27,740
Total Invoice $33,495 $34,685 $26,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,242
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,070$37,370$27,740
Adjustments for Features-2,150-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,920$34,920$27,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,495$34,685$26,256
Adjustments for Features-1,997-2,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,498$32,411$26,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$913$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,450$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,997-2,2740

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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.3,100 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180036%
Total Not Requested320064%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested255096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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