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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: $30,420

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $25,045
Technology Package 3,000  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo tray 80 75
Universal garage door opener 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Touring Technology Package   2,600
Cargo mat   70
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Technology Package 2,727  
Cargo net 42 48
Cargo tray 67 60
Universal garage door opener 291  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Touring Technology Package   2,236
Cargo mat   50
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 3,480 4,555
Options (change) 3,127 3,956
Destination 965 820
Total Price $36,635 $30,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,994
Model Year20202015
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,635$30,420
Adjustments for Features-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,510$30,420

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202015
ModelOptimaMazda3
TrimSXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
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
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,325$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3490

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202015
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 Weight3,558 lb.3,001 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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