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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $22,360
Base Invoice $18,510 $20,667
Stability control 650  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
Grand Touring Package   3,840
215/45WR18   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Stability control 580  
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
Grand Touring Package   3,533
215/45WR18   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   874
Options (change) 3,155 4,790
Options (change) 2,740 4,407
Destination 675 670
Total Price $23,725 $27,820
Total Invoice $21,925 $25,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,921
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6212hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$23,725$27,820
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,615$27,820
Total Invoice$21,925$25,744
Adjustments for Features-1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,823$25,744

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimEXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Total Value of Features$1,950$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,287 lb.3,347 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Heated front seats200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested260063%
Total Not Requested155037%

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