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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: $26,080

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,908

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $23,673 $25,040 $29,555
Universal garage door opener 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Premium Package   2,950  
Navigation system   1,400  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Premium Package   2,635  
Navigation system   1,250  
Options (change) 500 4,350 0
Options (change) 400 3,885 0
Destination 835 800 800
Total Price $26,080 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $24,908 $29,725 $30,355

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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: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,770
Model Year201620132013
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$26,080$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,080$30,825$31,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$24,908$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,047-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,908$28,678$28,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620132013
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Media drive, small  $5
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,025$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-1,372

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length180.3 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested52517%
Total Not Requested250583%

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