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Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,530

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,734

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-3Optima
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,165 $26,500
Base Invoice $24,454 $24,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Door sill trim plates 80  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 425 4,350
Options (change) 340 3,885
Destination 940 750
Total Price $26,530 $31,600
Total Invoice $25,734 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,831
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-3Optima
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,530$31,600
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,355$31,600
Total Invoice$25,734$29,395
Adjustments for Features-1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,564$29,395

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelCX-3Optima
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,900$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1700

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelCX-3Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.0 in
Length168.3 in190.7 in
Width69.6 in72.1 in
Height60.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.5 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

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