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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: $17,720

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,565

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelSpectraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $19,595 $22,745
Base Invoice $14,955 $18,753 $21,761
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700    
Technology Package   1,600  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625    
Technology Package   1,376  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 1,100 2,650 1,050
Options (change) 985 2,379 1,005
Destination 625 820 820
Total Price $17,720 $23,065 $24,615
Total Invoice $16,565 $21,952 $23,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,670
Model Year200720152015
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?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,720$23,065$24,615
Adjustments for Features0-3,905-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,720$19,160$19,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$16,565$21,952$23,586
Adjustments for Features0-3,717-4,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,565$18,235$18,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$459

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720152015
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
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $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$4,225$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,717-4,892

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072015
ModelSpectraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length177.2 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120552%

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