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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: $24,500

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $19,040
Universal garage door opener 350 75
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 80 60
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo mat   50
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener 291 60
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo tray 67 48
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo mat   40
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 480 4,710
Options (change) 400 4,179
Destination 965 750
Total Price $33,635 $24,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,578
Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,635$24,500
Adjustments for Features-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$24,500

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
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 
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 changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$7,025$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1760

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width73.2 in69.1 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,558 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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