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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Touringi Grand Sports Grand Tourings Grand SportMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $24,710 $25,210 $27,260 $27,110 $29,925
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,812 $23,272 $25,159 $25,020 $27,608
Leather Package 1,000          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795          
Floor mats 85          
Rear spoiler 220 325   325    
CD changer, remote 375          
Universal garage door opener   75 75 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175 175 175 175
Cassette player   200 200 200 200 200
Sunroof           700
Leather Package 890          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710          
Floor mats 65          
Rear spoiler 169 260   260    
CD changer, remote 288          
Universal garage door opener   60 60 60 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140 140 140 140
Cassette player   160 160 160 160 160
Sunroof           609
Options (change) 2,475 775 450 775 450 1,150
Options (change) 2,122 620 360 620 360 969
Destination 590 560 560 560 560 560
Total Price $22,165 $26,045 $26,220 $28,595 $28,120 $31,635
Total Invoice $20,317 $23,992 $24,192 $26,339 $25,940 $29,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,132
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Touringi Grand Sports Grand Tourings Grand SportMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4160hp I4160hp I4215hp V6215hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT4T5T5T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/50-17215/50-17215/45-18215/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$22,165$26,045$26,220$28,595$28,120$31,635
Adjustments for Features0-590-590-890-290-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$25,455$25,630$27,705$27,830$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175$2,250$2,375$3,115
Total Invoice$20,317$23,992$24,192$26,339$25,940$29,137
Adjustments for Features0-543-544-820-268-2,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$23,449$23,648$25,519$25,672$26,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$199$2,070$2,223$2,865

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Touringi Grand Sports Grand Tourings Grand SportMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control     $400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200     
CD player$125     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125     
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,275$2,865$2,865$3,165$2,565$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590$590$890$290$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-543-544-820-268-2,823

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.3 in
Length185.8 in186.8 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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