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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $26,820 $29,320
Base Invoice $18,510 $24,788 $27,098
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Rear spoiler 200 400 400
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Rear spoiler 160 320 320
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Options (change) 2,150 675 675
Options (change) 1,900 540 540
Destination 675 795 795
Total Price $22,720 $28,290 $30,790
Total Invoice $21,085 $26,123 $28,433

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,272
Model Year200820112011
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp 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$22,720$28,290$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-830-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$27,460$29,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$21,085$26,123$28,433
Adjustments for Features0-766-859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$25,357$27,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,217

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200820112011
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,375$2,205$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-766-859

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082011
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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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