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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: $30,840

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,155

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6
TrimSXHybrid EXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $31,950 $29,895
Base Invoice $25,040 $29,555 $28,235
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 0 125
Options (change) 3,885 0 100
Destination 800 800 820
Total Price $31,950 $32,750 $30,840
Total Invoice $29,725 $30,355 $29,155

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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: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $854
Model Year201320132015
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6
TrimSXHybrid EXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4159hp I4 H184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17225/45-19
Total Price$31,950$32,750$30,840
Adjustments for Features0-355-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$32,395$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$29,725$30,355$29,155
Adjustments for Features0-329-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$30,026$28,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201320132015
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6
TrimSXHybrid EXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Media drive, small $5 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,930$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-329-284

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,224 lb.3,184 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
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92531%
Total Not Requested210569%

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