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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: $10,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelSpectraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 700      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 625      
Options (change) 1,100 0 0 0
Options (change) 985 0 0 0
Destination 580 995 995 995
Total Price $17,675 $27,995 $31,045 $33,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Spectra SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,908
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelSpectraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$17,675$27,995$31,045$33,595
Adjustments for Features0-9,455-11,155-11,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,675$18,540$19,890$22,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006202120212021
ModelSpectraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,020$10,475$12,175$12,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,455$11,155$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-336-358-330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelSpectraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in107.3 in
Length176.4 in183.5 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.2 ft3

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