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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: $17,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $4,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,235

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $4,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelSpectraSpectraMazda3
TrimEXSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $18,095
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $17,319
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Rear spoiler 375   375
Alloy wheels 400    
Preferred Equipment Package     1,000
Fog lights     375
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360  
Rear spoiler 325   300
Alloy wheels 360    
Preferred Equipment Package     860
Fog lights     300
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 1,175 400 2,800
Options (change) 1,045 360 2,462
Destination 650 650 875
Total Price $17,375 $17,500 $21,770
Total Invoice $16,235 $16,390 $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: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,488
Model Year200920092018
ModelSpectraSpectraMazda3
TrimEXSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,375$17,500$21,770
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,375$17,275$18,620
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$16,235$16,390$20,656
Adjustments for Features0-211-2,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,235$16,179$17,667
Cost Above Minimum$56$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092018
ModelSpectraSpectraMazda3
TrimEXSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$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 
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$525$750$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-211-2,989

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
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 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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