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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: $28,095

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $7,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162020
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $26,500
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo mat     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo net 42 42 40
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 5,280 480 650
Options (change) 4,780 400 520
Destination 850 850 945
Total Price $36,070 $37,370 $28,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,150
Model Year201620162020
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,070$37,370$28,095
Adjustments for Features-2,025-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,045$35,045$28,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162020
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX LimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
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, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$7,325$7,625$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,880-2,1580

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162020
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.3 in
Length191.1 in183.5 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 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-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Surround sound250No
Heated second row seats200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested200040%
Total Not Requested300060%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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