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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: $25,010

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,012

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $17,190
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $16,094
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 75
Cargo net 50 50 50 40
Cargo mat 95 95   40
Remote start     425 350
Grand Touring Package       2,705
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Navigation system       1,750
Satellite radio       430
Rear spoiler       325
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 60
Cargo net 42 42 42 32
Cargo mat 78 78   32
Remote start     353 280
Grand Touring Package       2,522
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Navigation system       1,505
Satellite radio       344
Rear spoiler       260
Options (change) 495 495 825 7,225
Options (change) 411 411 686 6,323
Destination 895 895 895 595
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $32,380 $31,681 $32,220 $25,010
Total Invoice $30,058 $29,130 $29,961 $23,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,341
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,380$31,681$32,220$25,010
Adjustments for Features-1,855-1,555-4,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$30,126$27,265$25,010
Cost Above Minimum$3,260$2,861$0$0
Total Invoice$30,058$29,130$29,961$23,012
Adjustments for Features-1,722-1,430-4,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,336$27,700$25,353$23,012
Cost Above Minimum$2,983$2,347$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMazda3
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,400$8,800$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$1,555$4,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,722-1,430-4,6080

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182007
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 Weight3,220 lb.2,759 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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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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested327583%
Total Not Requested67517%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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