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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: $7,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $27,750 $29,990
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,204 $28,316
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220 435 435
CD changer, remote 375    
Universal garage door opener   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   195 195
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169 348 348
CD changer, remote 288    
Universal garage door opener   80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   156 156
Options (change) 2,475 730 730
Options (change) 2,122 584 584
Destination 590 795 795
Total Price $22,165 $29,275 $31,515
Total Invoice $20,317 $27,583 $29,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,071
Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6333, 10333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,165$29,275$31,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$26,945$29,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$20,317$27,583$29,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,195-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$25,388$27,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,017

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$1,850$4,180$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,195-2,290

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062013
ModelOptimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length185.8 in193.7 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

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 s Grand Touring

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

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