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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelMazda3Optima
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $20,690
Base Invoice $23,673 $19,255
Door sill trim plates 125  
Universal garage door opener 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Navigation system   1,200
Door sill trim plates 100  
Universal garage door opener 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 1,300 4,475
Options (change) 1,202 3,940
Destination 835 675
Total Price $26,880 $25,840
Total Invoice $25,710 $23,870

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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: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $408
Model Year20162009
ModelMazda3Optima
Trims Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4194hp 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)215/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$26,880$25,840
Adjustments for Features-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,530$25,840
Total Invoice$25,710$23,870
Adjustments for Features-2,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,462$23,870

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,050$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2480

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162009
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length180.3 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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