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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: $26,715

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $4,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,404

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $4,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXHybridis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $19,140 $22,360
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,020 $17,705 $20,667
Premium Package 2,950      
Navigation system 1,400   2,000 2,000
Premium Technology Package   5,350    
Grand Touring Package     4,200 3,840
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275 275
Satellite radio     430 430
215/45WR18       0
Premium Package 2,635      
Navigation system 1,250   1,600 1,600
Premium Technology Package   4,780    
Grand Touring Package     3,865 3,533
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220 220
Satellite radio     344 344
215/45WR18       0
Options (change) 4,350 5,350 6,905 6,545
Options (change) 3,885 4,780 6,029 5,697
Destination 750 750 670 670
Total Price $31,600 $31,800 $26,715 $29,575
Total Invoice $29,395 $29,550 $24,404 $27,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,234
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXHybridis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,600$31,800$26,715$29,575
Adjustments for Features-4,010-4,21000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$27,590$26,715$29,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$2,860
Total Invoice$29,395$29,550$24,404$27,034
Adjustments for Features-3,730-3,91200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,665$25,638$24,404$27,034
Cost Above Minimum$27$0$0$2,630

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXHybridis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,875$7,075$2,865$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$4,210$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,730-3,91200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.3 in
Length190.7 in186.8 in
Width72.1 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested190029%
Total Not Requested455571%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Body color grille (optional)0No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested280059%
Total Not Requested195041%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested240058%
Total Not Requested175042%

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