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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: $22,770

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,106

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,600 $16,880
Base Invoice $23,902 $15,805
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Premium Package 2,300  
Cargo net 50 40
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Satellite radio   430
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener 291 60
Premium Package 2,088  
Cargo net 42 32
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
5-speed shiftable automatic   855
Satellite radio   344
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 2,700 5,330
Options (change) 2,421 4,741
Destination 895 560
Total Price $29,195 $22,770
Total Invoice $27,218 $21,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,588
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,195$22,770
Adjustments for Features-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,415$22,770
Total Invoice$27,218$21,106
Adjustments for Features-3,5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,694$21,106

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,000$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,219 lb.2,829 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

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
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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