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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: $24,620

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,700

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimsSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $16,094 $25,920 $33,140
Grand Touring Package 2,705    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Navigation system 1,750    
Rear spoiler 325    
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Grand Touring Package 2,522    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Navigation system 1,505    
Rear spoiler 260    
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Options (change) 6,835 5,750 50
Options (change) 6,011 5,332 42
Destination 595 825 825
Total Price $24,620 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $22,700 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,851
Model Year200720152015
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimsSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,620$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-5,905-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,620$28,370$29,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$22,700$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-5,526-6,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,700$26,551$27,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,374

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720152015
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimsSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
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 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,370$8,275$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,905$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,526-6,082

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072015
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length178.3 in190.7 in
Width69.1 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 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
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested307594%

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