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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: $25,810

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,009

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimsSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $18,303 $27,865 $33,435
Tech Package 1,835    
Grand Touring Package 3,210    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Cargo mat 50    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 60 80 80
Universal garage door opener 75 350 350
Tech Package 1,578    
Grand Touring Package 2,993    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Cargo mat 40    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Cargo tray 48 67 67
Universal garage door opener 60 291 291
Options (change) 5,470 480 480
Options (change) 4,911 400 400
Destination 795 850 850
Total Price $25,810 $31,270 $37,370
Total Invoice $24,009 $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: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,942
Model Year201120162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimsSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,810$31,270$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-6,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$30,020$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$24,009$29,115$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-5,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,009$27,951$28,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$979

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimsSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$2,675$3,925$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-5,755

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112016
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested182590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested292580%
Total Not Requested75020%

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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