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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: $25,520

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $22,900
Base Invoice $28,380 $21,901
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 80 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener 291 60
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo tray 67 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 480 1,825
Options (change) 400 1,544
Destination 895 795
Total Price $31,875 $25,520
Total Invoice $29,675 $24,240

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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: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,246
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,875$25,520
Adjustments for Features-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,450$25,520
Total Invoice$29,675$24,240
Adjustments for Features-3,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,486$24,240

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
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 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$6,525$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1890

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in180.9 in
Width73.2 in69.1 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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