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Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,485

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $465

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Model Year20062006
ModelSpectraMazda3
TrimSXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $13,710
Base Invoice $14,980 $12,848
Sunroof 700  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.   890
Touring Package   2,280
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   395
Fog lights   300
Rear spoiler   325
4-speed shiftable automatic   900
Sunroof 625  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360  
4-speed automatic 940  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.   765
Touring Package   2,127
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   340
Fog lights   240
Rear spoiler   260
4-speed shiftable automatic   810
Options (change) 2,100 5,090
Options (change) 1,925 4,542
Destination 580 560
Total Price $18,675 $19,360
Total Invoice $17,485 $17,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $164
Model Year20062006
ModelSpectraMazda3
TrimSXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16
Total Price$18,675$19,360
Adjustments for Features0-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,675$19,035
Total Invoice$17,485$17,950
Adjustments for Features0-301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,485$17,649

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelSpectraMazda3
TrimSXi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,450$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-301

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelSpectraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in103.9 in
Length176.4 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested235069%
Total Not Requested105031%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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