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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: $24,580

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,668

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $26,500
Base Invoice $16,094 $24,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Grand Touring Package 2,705  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750 1,400
Rear spoiler 325  
Premium Package   2,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Grand Touring Package 2,522  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505 1,250
Rear spoiler 260  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 6,795 4,350
Options (change) 5,979 3,885
Destination 595 750
Total Price $24,580 $31,600
Total Invoice $22,668 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,513
Model Year20072012
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,580$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$27,070
Total Invoice$22,668$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,668$25,181

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072012
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimsSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,595$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,214

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072012
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,385 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested237578%
Total Not Requested67522%
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 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%

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