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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,278

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $72

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $20,995
Base Invoice $16,989 $19,620
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,950 1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,677 1,075
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 6,320 3,400
Options (change) 5,619 3,035
Destination 670 695
Total Price $25,125 $25,090
Total Invoice $23,278 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $905
Model Year20092010
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,125$25,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$24,040
Total Invoice$23,278$23,350
Adjustments for Features0-977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,278$22,373

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimsEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,025$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-977

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in189.0 in
Width69.1 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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