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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: $33,970

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $2,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $32,300 $35,400
SX Base Package 3,085      
Technology Package 4,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Interior trim, special color 0 0    
Cargo mat     75 75
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Obstacle detection, rear     475  
SX Base Package 2,842      
Technology Package 4,380      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Cargo net 42 42 40 40
Interior trim, special color 0 0    
Cargo mat     60 60
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Obstacle detection, rear     380  
Options (change) 8,285 400 725 250
Options (change) 7,555 333 580 200
Destination 895 895 945 945
Total Price $36,035 $37,385 $33,970 $36,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,987
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$36,035$37,385$33,970$36,595
Adjustments for Features-400-1,2750-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,635$36,110$33,970$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$1,625

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2017201720202020
ModelOptimaOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 $500
Following distance indicator  $25$25
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera$200 $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Road sign information  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Interior trim, special color$0$0 $0
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,150$6,025$4,750$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$1,275$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-372-1,1840-31

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20172020
ModelOptimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.4 in
Length191.1 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested325063%
Total Not Requested190037%

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