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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: $24,625

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,424

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $24,700
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $23,080
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Fog lights 325    
Satellite radio 430    
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Fog lights 260    
Satellite radio 344    
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,920
Options (change) 1,030 275 4,150
Options (change) 824 220 3,705
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $24,625 $25,420 $29,600
Total Invoice $23,424 $24,302 $27,535

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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: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,220
Model Year201320132011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,625$25,420$29,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,625$24,120$27,175
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0
Total Invoice$23,424$24,302$27,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,243-2,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,424$23,059$25,279
Cost Above Minimum$365$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,600$2,900$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,243-2,256

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132011
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length180.9 in190.7 in
Width69.1 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested200083%

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