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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: $17,020

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,940

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelSpectraMazda3
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $18,095
Base Invoice $14,955 $17,319
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Preferred Equipment Package   1,000
Fog lights   375
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360  
Preferred Equipment Package   860
Fog lights   300
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 400 2,800
Options (change) 360 2,462
Destination 625 875
Total Price $17,020 $21,770
Total Invoice $15,940 $20,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,893
Model Year20072018
ModelSpectraMazda3
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,020$21,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,020$18,795
Total Invoice$15,940$20,656
Adjustments for Features0-2,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,940$17,833

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072018
ModelSpectraMazda3
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$675$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,823

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072018
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.2,967 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 Sport

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested37535%
Total Not Requested70065%

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