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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: $26,610

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,326

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $24,745
Base Invoice $28,380 $23,673
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo tray 80 75
Universal garage door opener 350 125
Cargo mat   70
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Cargo net 42 48
Cargo tray 67 60
Universal garage door opener 291 100
Cargo mat   50
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 480 1,030
Options (change) 400 818
Destination 895 835
Total Price $31,875 $26,610
Total Invoice $29,675 $25,326

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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: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,022
Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,875$26,610
Adjustments for Features-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,375$26,610
Total Invoice$29,675$25,326
Adjustments for Features-2,3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,348$25,326

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Black grille (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$6,175$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3270

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
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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