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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: $6,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $27,310 $29,810
Base Invoice $18,045 $25,786 $28,146
Rear spoiler 200 400 400
Sunroof 800    
Leather seating surfaces 600    
Convenience Package 700    
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Rear spoiler 160 320 320
Sunroof 715    
Leather seating surfaces 535    
Convenience Package 625    
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Options (change) 2,300 675 675
Options (change) 2,035 540 540
Destination 640 795 795
Total Price $22,335 $28,780 $31,280
Total Invoice $20,720 $27,121 $29,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,218
Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7333, 10333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,335$28,780$31,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$27,525$29,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$20,720$27,121$29,481
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-1,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$25,938$28,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,266

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$1,725$2,980$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-1,277

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.8 in
Length186.4 in193.7 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.6 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 s Grand Touring

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

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