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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: $29,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,719

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,144 $25,023 $33,481
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Cargo mat 75    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Remote start 550 425 425
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Door sill trim plates 125    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Technology Package   4,800  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Cargo mat 60    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Remote start 440 353 353
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Door sill trim plates 100    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Technology Package   4,380  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 5,470 8,710 825
Options (change) 4,700 7,908 686
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $29,490 $36,460 $37,810
Total Invoice $27,719 $33,826 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,648
Model Year201720172017
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,490$36,460$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,490$33,810$34,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$27,719$33,826$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-2,459-3,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,719$31,367$31,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$426

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172017
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,800$7,450$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,459-3,269

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,100 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested195038%
Total Not Requested320062%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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