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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: $17,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelSpectraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $19,595 $22,745
Base Invoice $14,980 $18,753 $21,761
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700 800  
Fog lights   370 370
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625 688  
Fog lights   296 296
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 1,100 2,220 1,420
Options (change) 985 1,987 1,301
Destination 580 795 795
Total Price $17,675 $22,610 $24,960
Total Invoice $16,545 $21,535 $23,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,152
Model Year200620142014
ModelSpectraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,675$22,610$24,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,980-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,675$19,630$19,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$16,545$21,535$23,857
Adjustments for Features0-2,838-5,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,545$18,697$18,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$113

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620142014
ModelSpectraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$320$3,300$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,838-5,047

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModelSpectraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length176.4 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested92592%
Total Not Requested808%

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