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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: $25,580

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,642

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimsHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $16,989 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
Grand Touring Package 2,760      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Cargo tray 50 80 80 80
Universal garage door opener 75   350 350
Navigation system 1,950      
Rear spoiler 325      
Cargo mat 40      
Technology Package   2,380    
Grand Touring Package 2,574      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Cargo net 32 42 42 42
Cargo tray 40 67 67 67
Universal garage door opener 60   291 291
Navigation system 1,677      
Rear spoiler 260      
Cargo mat 32      
Technology Package   2,212    
Options (change) 6,775 2,510 480 480
Options (change) 5,983 2,321 400 400
Destination 670 850 850 850
Total Price $25,580 $35,555 $31,270 $37,370
Total Invoice $23,642 $33,027 $29,115 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,052
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimsHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,580$35,555$31,270$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,635-2,600-7,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,580$30,920$28,670$29,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0$1,150
Total Invoice$23,642$33,027$29,115$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-4,305-2,421-7,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,642$28,722$26,694$27,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,028$0$983

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimsHybrid EXSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
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 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 $1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125  
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250 $250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,915$7,550$5,515$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,635$2,600$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,305-2,421-7,008

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092016
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
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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested282581%
Total Not Requested67519%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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