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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $19,395
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $18,045
Fog lights 325    
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Rear spoiler     200
Leather seating surfaces     600
Convenience Package     700
Sunroof     800
Fog lights 260    
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Rear spoiler     160
Leather seating surfaces     535
Convenience Package     625
Sunroof     715
Options (change) 600 275 2,300
Options (change) 480 220 2,035
Destination 795 795 640
Total Price $23,945 $23,970 $22,335
Total Invoice $22,843 $22,916 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,241
Model Year201220122007
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$23,945$23,970$22,335
Adjustments for Features-925-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,020$23,195$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$22,843$22,916$20,720
Adjustments for Features-882-7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,961$22,175$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$214$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122007
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,275$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-882-7410

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122007
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length180.9 in186.4 in
Width69.1 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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