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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,825

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,469

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimiEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $12,848 $19,620 $20,370
Touring Package 2,280    
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Fog lights 300    
4-speed shiftable automatic 900    
Premium Package     2,000
Touring Package 2,127    
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Fog lights 240    
4-speed shiftable automatic 810    
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 4,555 0 2,000
Options (change) 4,061 0 1,790
Destination 560 695 695
Total Price $18,825 $21,690 $24,670
Total Invoice $17,469 $20,315 $22,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,155
Model Year200620102010
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimiEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$18,825$21,690$24,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,825$19,885$21,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,355
Total Invoice$17,469$20,315$22,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,691-3,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,469$18,624$19,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,053

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620102010
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimiEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,220$4,025$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,691-3,178

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in189.0 in
Width69.1 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Touring 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 seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested95028%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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