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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006200620062006
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Touringi Grand Sports Grand Tourings Grand SportMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $24,710 $25,210 $27,260 $27,110 $29,925
Base Invoice $18,045 $22,812 $23,272 $25,159 $25,020 $27,608
Rear spoiler 200 325   325    
Sunroof 800         700
Leather seating surfaces 600          
Convenience Package 700          
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
Rear spoiler 160 260   260    
Sunroof 715         609
Leather seating surfaces 535          
Convenience Package 625          
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
Options (change) 2,300 775 450 775 450 1,150
Options (change) 2,035 620 360 620 360 969
Destination 640 560 560 560 560 560
Total Price $22,335 $26,045 $26,220 $28,595 $28,120 $31,635
Total Invoice $20,720 $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: $4,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,724
Model Year200720062006200620062006
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Touringi Grand Sports Grand Tourings Grand SportMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4160hp I4160hp I4215hp V6215hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17215/50-17215/45-18215/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$22,335$26,045$26,220$28,595$28,120$31,635
Adjustments for Features-785-300-300-6000-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,550$25,745$25,920$27,995$28,120$28,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175$2,250$2,375$3,115
Total Invoice$20,720$23,992$24,192$26,339$25,940$29,137
Adjustments for Features-728-276-277-5530-2,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,992$23,716$23,915$25,786$25,940$26,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$199$2,070$2,224$2,865

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200720062006200620062006
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Touringi Grand Sports Grand Tourings Grand SportMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400$400
Stability control     $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200$200$200
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 
MP3-compatible player$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125     
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Trip computer$150     
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,425$1,940$1,940$2,240$1,640$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$300$300$600$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-728-276-277-5530-2,556

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in105.3 in
Length186.4 in186.8 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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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