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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: $23,465

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,697

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $17,535
Base Invoice $28,380 $16,416
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 80 50
Remote start 425 350
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Rear spoiler   325
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener 291 60
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo tray 67 40
Remote start 353 280
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Rear spoiler   260
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 905 5,280
Options (change) 753 4,631
Destination 895 650
Total Price $32,300 $23,465
Total Invoice $30,028 $21,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,934
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,300$23,465
Adjustments for Features-5,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,495$23,465
Total Invoice$30,028$21,697
Adjustments for Features-5,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,631$21,697

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Alloy wheels $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$8,250$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3970

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
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 kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested67521%
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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