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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: $25,460

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,182

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelMazda3Mazda3OptimaOptima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $25,023 $33,481
Tech Package 1,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Cargo mat 50 50    
Cargo net 40 40 50 50
Universal garage door opener 75 75 350 350
Launch Edition     2,900  
SX Base Package     3,085  
Tech Package 1,290      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Cargo mat 40 40    
Cargo net 32 32 42 42
Universal garage door opener 60 60 291 291
Launch Edition     2,665  
SX Base Package     2,842  
Options (change) 1,865 365 6,385 400
Options (change) 1,582 292 5,840 333
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $25,460 $25,510 $34,135 $37,385
Total Invoice $24,182 $24,374 $31,758 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,343
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelMazda3Mazda3OptimaOptima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,460$25,510$34,135$37,385
Adjustments for Features00-4,550-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$25,510$29,585$30,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$475
Total Invoice$24,182$24,374$31,758$34,709
Adjustments for Features00-4,233-6,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,182$24,374$27,525$27,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$383

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelMazda3Mazda3OptimaOptima
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$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$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$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,525$7,075$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,550$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,233-6,801

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132017
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in191.1 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested140081%
Total Not Requested32519%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested265082%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

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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