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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $31,700 $34,750
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
Options (change) 2,100 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 0 0
Destination 590 895 895
Total Price $21,790 $32,595 $35,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,393
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$21,790$32,595$35,645
Adjustments for Features0-9,050-10,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$23,545$25,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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 player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,575$10,625$11,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,050$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248-259

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length185.8 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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