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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimSXSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $35,400
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Door sill trim plates   125
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 7,650 125
Options (change) 6,822 100
Destination 750 945
Total Price $34,900 $36,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,393
Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimSXSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-19
Total Price$34,900$36,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$32,770

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimSXSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,375$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-106

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,580 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 seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested137546%
Total Not Requested163054%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested100095%
Total Not Requested505%

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