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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: $31,155

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $59

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimSXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $30,195
Base Invoice $24,760 $28,519
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Door sill trim plates   125
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 4,350 125
Options (change) 3,885 100
Destination 750 835
Total Price $31,600 $31,155
Total Invoice $29,395 $29,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $508
Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimSXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-19
Total Price$31,600$31,155
Adjustments for Features0-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$30,555
Total Invoice$29,395$29,454
Adjustments for Features0-567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$28,887

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimSXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,650$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-567

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.4 in
Length190.7 in191.5 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%

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