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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: $18,365

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,290

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimLXi Sporti Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,755 $21,190 $23,845 $29,895
Base Invoice $15,810 $20,235 $22,528 $28,235
Stability control 650      
Floor mats 85      
Rear spoiler 200 350 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,705 1,050  
Audio display with Bluetooth   0    
Stability control 580      
Floor mats 65      
Rear spoiler 160 280 280  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,510 990  
Audio display with Bluetooth   0    
Options (change) 935 2,055 1,400 0
Options (change) 805 1,790 1,270 0
Destination 675 820 820 820
Total Price $18,365 $24,065 $26,065 $30,715
Total Invoice $17,290 $22,845 $24,618 $29,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,016
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimLXi Sporti Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4184hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG26/38 MPG26/38 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/55-17225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$18,365$24,065$26,065$30,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,675-3,650-9,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,365$21,390$22,415$21,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,025$150
Total Invoice$17,290$22,845$24,618$29,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,539-3,447-8,679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,290$20,306$21,171$20,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865$70

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimLXi Sporti Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$425$3,100$4,075$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675$3,650$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,539-3,447-8,679

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.4 in
Length186.4 in191.5 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,142 lb.3,232 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Sport

Audio display with Bluetooth
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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