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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: $22,770

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,106

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $25,600
Base Invoice $15,805 $23,902
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Universal garage door opener 75 350
Cargo mat 40  
Cargo net 40 50
Satellite radio 430  
Premium Package   2,300
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
5-speed shiftable automatic 855  
Universal garage door opener 60 291
Cargo mat 32  
Cargo net 32 42
Satellite radio 344  
Premium Package   2,088
Options (change) 5,330 2,700
Options (change) 4,741 2,421
Destination 560 895
Total Price $22,770 $29,195
Total Invoice $21,106 $27,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,588
Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,770$29,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,770$25,415
Total Invoice$21,106$27,218
Adjustments for Features0-3,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,106$23,694

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,220$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,524

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,829 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.9 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 headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

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