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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: $5,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,290

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimLXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,755 $21,945 $24,195 $30,695
Base Invoice $15,810 $20,954 $22,858 $28,991
Stability control 650      
Floor mats 85      
Rear spoiler 200 350 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050  
Stability control 580      
Floor mats 65      
Rear spoiler 160 280 280  
6-speed shiftable automatic   992 992  
Options (change) 935 1,400 1,400 0
Options (change) 805 1,272 1,272 0
Destination 675 875 875 875
Total Price $18,365 $24,220 $26,470 $31,570
Total Invoice $17,290 $23,101 $25,005 $29,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,484
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimLXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4184hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 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$24,220$26,470$31,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-4,400-11,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,365$21,445$22,070$19,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$2,225$0
Total Invoice$17,290$23,101$25,005$29,866
Adjustments for Features0-2,647-4,156-11,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,290$20,454$20,849$18,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$2,075$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimLXSportTouringGrand 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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$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, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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
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 headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors$25  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Road sign information   $75
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$575$3,350$4,975$12,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$4,400$11,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,647-4,156-11,092

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082017
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.3,250 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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