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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: $26,665

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,376

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMazda3OptimaOptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $32,150 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $23,673 $29,815 $25,920 $33,140
Cargo net 60 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80 80
Universal garage door opener 125      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 450      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Technology Package   2,350 2,400  
Premium Package     3,300  
Cargo net 48 42 42 42
Cargo tray 60 67 67 67
Universal garage door opener 100      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 360      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Technology Package   2,185 2,230  
Premium Package     3,060  
Options (change) 1,085 2,480 5,830 130
Options (change) 868 2,294 5,399 109
Destination 835 825 825 825
Total Price $26,665 $35,455 $34,355 $36,455
Total Invoice $25,376 $32,934 $32,144 $34,074

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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: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,616
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMazda3OptimaOptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,665$35,455$34,355$36,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-2,300-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,665$33,180$32,055$32,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0$750
Total Invoice$25,376$32,934$32,144$34,074
Adjustments for Features0-2,113-2,152-3,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,376$30,821$29,992$30,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$829$0$670

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMazda3OptimaOptimaOptima
Trims Grand TouringHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$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$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$5,400$5,425$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$2,300$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,113-2,152-3,412

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162015
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length180.3 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested77524%
Total Not Requested250076%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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