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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $870

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Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSpectraSpectraMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $14,690 $18,135
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $13,777 $16,989
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Rear spoiler 375   325 325
Remote start 250 250 350 350
Sunroof 750 750    
Alloy wheels 400      
CD changer, in-dash   300    
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.     890  
Touring Value Package     2,405  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Grand Touring Package       2,760
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Rear spoiler 325   260 260
Remote start 215 215 280 280
Sunroof 675 675    
Alloy wheels 360      
CD changer, in-dash   270    
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.     765  
Touring Value Package     2,243  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Grand Touring Package       2,574
Options (change) 2,175 1,700 3,970 4,770
Options (change) 1,935 1,520 3,548 4,262
Destination 650 650 670 670
Total Price $18,375 $18,800 $19,330 $23,575
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,550 $17,995 $21,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $335
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSpectraSpectraMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4148hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$18,375$18,800$19,330$23,575
Adjustments for Features0-425-575-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,375$18,755$19,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$1,090
Total Invoice$17,125$17,550$17,995$21,921
Adjustments for Features0-397-535-3,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,153$17,460$18,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$0$993

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSpectraSpectraMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSXis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$570$995$1,145$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$575$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-535-3,468

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
ModelSpectraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in103.9 in
Length177.2 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested282577%
Total Not Requested85023%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3500100%

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