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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: $25,470

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,200

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $21,901 $25,920 $33,140
Tech Package 1,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 60 80 80
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Tech Package 1,204    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Cargo tray 48 67 67
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Options (change) 1,775 5,830 130
Options (change) 1,504 5,399 109
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $25,470 $34,355 $36,455
Total Invoice $24,200 $32,144 $34,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,833
Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,470$34,355$36,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$31,030$31,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$24,200$32,144$34,074
Adjustments for Features0-3,111-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,200$29,033$29,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$671

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,300$5,625$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,111-4,370

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length180.9 in190.7 in
Width69.1 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested67521%
Total Not Requested260079%

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