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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Optima
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $19,895
Base Invoice $23,673 $18,510
Door sill trim plates 125  
Universal garage door opener 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Door sill trim plates 100  
Universal garage door opener 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 1,300 3,155
Options (change) 1,202 2,740
Destination 835 675
Total Price $26,880 $23,725
Total Invoice $25,710 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $509
Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Optima
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$26,880$23,725
Adjustments for Features-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$23,725
Total Invoice$25,710$21,925
Adjustments for Features-3,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,434$21,925

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Optima
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,000$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2760

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,001 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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