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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: $23,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,952

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimsSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $15,805 $24,760 $24,020
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system 1,750 1,400  
Rear spoiler 325    
Premium Package   2,950  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system 1,505 1,250  
Rear spoiler 260    
Premium Package   2,635  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 6,375 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 5,587 3,885 4,780
Destination 560 750 750
Total Price $23,815 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $21,952 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,412
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimsSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,815$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,230-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$27,370$27,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0
Total Invoice$21,952$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,935-4,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,952$25,460$25,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$96$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimsSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$2,820$7,050$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,935-4,186

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length178.3 in190.7 in
Width69.1 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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 radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested245038%
Total Not Requested400562%

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