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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: $33,195

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $3,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $31,700 $34,750
Technology Package 3,000    
Limited Package 2,100    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Interior trim, special color 0    
Cargo mat   75 75
Obstacle detection, rear   475  
Technology Package 2,727    
Limited Package 1,925    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 40 40
Interior trim, special color 0    
Cargo mat   60 60
Obstacle detection, rear   380  
Options (change) 5,500 600 125
Options (change) 4,985 480 100
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $36,895 $33,195 $35,770

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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: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,877
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$36,895$33,195$35,770
Adjustments for Features-1,5250-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,370$33,195$34,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaMazda6Mazda6
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Sunshades, second row$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  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Road sign information $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Interior trim, special color$0 $0
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,950$4,425$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4160-28

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20182018
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.3,560 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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