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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: $17,745

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelSpectraMazda3
TrimSXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $20,445
Base Invoice $14,955 $19,564
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Sunroof 700  
Popular Equipment Package   1,500
Fog lights   370
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360  
Sunroof 625  
Popular Equipment Package   1,290
Fog lights   296
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003
Options (change) 1,100 2,920
Options (change) 985 2,589
Destination 650 875
Total Price $17,745 $24,240
Total Invoice $16,590 $23,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,968
Model Year20082017
ModelSpectraMazda3
TrimSXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/45-18
Total Price$17,745$24,240
Adjustments for Features0-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$19,535
Total Invoice$16,590$23,028
Adjustments for Features0-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,590$18,558

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelSpectraMazda3
TrimSXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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$645$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,470

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested112556%
Total Not Requested88044%

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