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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: $21,985

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,872

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,595 $22,745 $19,895
Base Invoice $18,753 $21,761 $18,510
Sunroof 800    
Fog lights 370 370  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Universal garage door opener 125 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175  
Stability control     650
2.7L V6     1,005
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Sunroof 688    
Fog lights 296 296  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Universal garage door opener 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140  
Stability control     580
2.7L V6     840
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 1,595 795 3,155
Options (change) 1,324 636 2,740
Destination 795 795 675
Total Price $21,985 $24,335 $23,725
Total Invoice $20,872 $23,192 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $841
Model Year201420142008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG29/40 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$21,985$24,335$23,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,985$22,035$21,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$20,872$23,192$21,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,192-1,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,872$21,000$20,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$128$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera $200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$1,025$3,325$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,192-1,894

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length180.3 in186.4 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,799 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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