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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: $4,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelSpectraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $20,045 $22,545
Base Invoice $14,980 $19,183 $21,571
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 1,100 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 985 1,003 1,005
Destination 580 835 835
Total Price $17,675 $21,930 $24,430
Total Invoice $16,545 $21,021 $23,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,260
Model Year200620162016
ModelSpectraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,675$21,930$24,430
Adjustments for Features0-3,355-5,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,675$18,575$18,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$16,545$21,021$23,411
Adjustments for Features0-3,216-5,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,545$17,805$17,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$187

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620162016
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$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$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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
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$520$3,875$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,216-5,419

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
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.2,917 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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