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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: $26,895

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,599

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $23,961 $27,865 $33,435
Door sill trim plates 125    
Cargo mat 70    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo net 60 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo mat 50    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo net 48 42 42
Cargo tray 60 67 67
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 1,030 480 480
Options (change) 818 400 400
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $26,895 $31,270 $37,370
Total Invoice $25,599 $29,115 $34,685

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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: $4,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,353
Model Year201520162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,895$31,270$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,895$31,095$32,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$25,599$29,115$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-163-4,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,599$28,952$29,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$976

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $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$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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250 $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,625$3,800$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-4,757

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152016
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 Weight2,947 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
Kia Optima SX

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

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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