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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: $24,375

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $20,690
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $19,255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Fog lights 325    
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Navigation system     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Fog lights 260    
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 1,030 705 3,470
Options (change) 824 564 3,100
Destination 795 795 675
Total Price $24,375 $24,400 $24,835
Total Invoice $23,187 $23,260 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $362
Model Year201220122009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4175hp 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)205/55-16205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$24,375$24,400$24,835
Adjustments for Features-1500-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,225$24,400$24,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$23,187$23,260$23,030
Adjustments for Features-1430-348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,044$23,260$22,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$216$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122009
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
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$1,850$1,700$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430-348

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length180.9 in189.0 in
Width69.1 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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