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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: $25,010

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,012

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelMazda3OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimsHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $16,094 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Grand Touring Package 2,705      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Cargo mat 40 95 95  
Universal garage door opener 75 350 350 350
Remote start 350     425
Rear spoiler 325      
Navigation system 1,750      
Grand Touring Package 2,522      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 32 42 42 42
Cargo mat 32 78 78  
Universal garage door opener 60 291 291 291
Remote start 280     353
Rear spoiler 260      
Navigation system 1,505      
Options (change) 7,225 495 495 825
Options (change) 6,323 411 411 686
Destination 595 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $25,010 $32,380 $31,681 $32,220
Total Invoice $23,012 $30,058 $29,130 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,341
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelMazda3OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimsHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,010$32,380$31,681$32,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-1,555-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,010$30,525$30,126$27,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,260$2,861$0
Total Invoice$23,012$30,058$29,130$29,961
Adjustments for Features0-1,722-1,430-4,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,012$28,336$27,700$25,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,983$2,347$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2007201820182018
ModelMazda3OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimsHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote start$150  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100 
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,845$5,700$5,400$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855$1,555$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,722-1,430-4,608

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
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 Weight2,759 lb.3,220 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
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 Requested327583%
Total Not Requested67517%
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 Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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