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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: $30,470

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,758

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,869 $25,023 $33,481
Touring Technology Package 2,600    
Cargo mat 70    
Cargo net 60 50 50
Universal garage door opener 125 350 350
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Door sill trim plates 125    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Technology Package   4,800  
Touring Technology Package 2,236    
Cargo mat 50    
Cargo net 48 42 42
Universal garage door opener 100 291 291
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Door sill trim plates 100    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Technology Package   4,380  
Options (change) 3,680 8,285 400
Options (change) 3,094 7,555 333
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $30,470 $36,035 $37,385
Total Invoice $28,758 $33,473 $34,709

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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: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,534
Model Year201420172017
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,470$36,035$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$32,610$33,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$28,758$33,473$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-3,181-3,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,758$30,292$30,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420172017
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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
Total Value of Features$4,525$7,950$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,181-3,992

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142017
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length180.3 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,004 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested155030%
Total Not Requested360070%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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