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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: $22,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,159

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,045 $22,545 $19,100
Base Invoice $19,183 $21,571 $17,605
Universal garage door opener 125 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.7L V6     1,300
Universal garage door opener 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,003 1,005  
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
2.7L V6     1,020
Options (change) 1,350 1,175 2,400
Options (change) 1,243 1,105 1,964
Destination 835 835 590
Total Price $22,230 $24,555 $22,090
Total Invoice $21,261 $23,511 $20,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $787
Model Year201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/41 MPG30/41 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,230$24,555$22,090
Adjustments for Features-1,975-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,255$20,430$22,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$21,261$23,511$20,159
Adjustments for Features-1,889-3,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,372$19,561$20,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Digital instruments$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
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$4,000$6,150$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,889-3,9500

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in185.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,917 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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