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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: $26,610

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,326

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3Optima
Trims Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $30,500
Base Invoice $23,673 $28,380
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Cargo mat 70  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 60 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Universal garage door opener 125 350
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Cargo mat 50  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 48 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Universal garage door opener 100 291
Options (change) 1,030 480
Options (change) 818 400
Destination 835 895
Total Price $26,610 $31,875
Total Invoice $25,326 $29,675

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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: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,022
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3Optima
Trims Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,610$31,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,610$29,375
Total Invoice$25,326$29,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,326$27,348

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3Optima
Trims Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,675$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,327

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length180.3 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,947 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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