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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: $26,440

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,184

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $5,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXHybrid EXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $31,950 $19,140 $22,360
Base Invoice $25,040 $29,555 $17,705 $20,667
Premium Package 2,950      
Navigation system 1,400   2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package     4,200 3,840
Satellite radio     430 430
Premium Package 2,635      
Navigation system 1,250   1,600 1,600
Grand Touring Package     3,865 3,533
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 4,350 0 6,630 6,270
Options (change) 3,885 0 5,809 5,477
Destination 800 800 670 670
Total Price $31,950 $32,750 $26,440 $29,300
Total Invoice $29,725 $30,355 $24,184 $26,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,857
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXHybrid EXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4159hp 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$31,950$32,750$26,440$29,300
Adjustments for Features-3,960-4,31500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,990$28,435$26,440$29,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0$2,860
Total Invoice$29,725$30,355$24,184$26,814
Adjustments for Features-3,684-3,99900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,041$26,356$24,184$26,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0$2,630

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXHybrid EXis
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 
App support$0$0  
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  
Media drive, small $5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0  
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  
Floor mats  $75$75
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$6,800$7,155$2,840$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$4,315$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,684-3,99900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,224 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
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

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 surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Body color grille (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested370078%
Total Not Requested105022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

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 surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested330080%
Total Not Requested85020%

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