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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: $26,820

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,539

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $25,045
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $23,961
SX Base Package 3,085    
Launch Edition 2,900    
Cargo net 50 50 60
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo mat     70
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
SX Base Package 2,842    
Launch Edition 2,665    
Cargo net 42 42 48
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo mat     50
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 6,385 400 955
Options (change) 5,840 333 758
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $34,135 $37,385 $26,820
Total Invoice $31,758 $34,709 $25,539

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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: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,846
Model Year201720172015
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimSXSX Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,135$37,385$26,820
Adjustments for Features-3,625-6,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,510$30,985$26,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$31,758$34,709$25,539
Adjustments for Features-3,373-5,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,385$28,767$25,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$382$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172015
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 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
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
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,750$9,525$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$6,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,373-5,9420

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172015
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested95029%
Total Not Requested230071%

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