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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: $23,635

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $20,690
Base Invoice $22,144 $19,255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Universal garage door opener 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Universal garage door opener 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 1,475 2,270
Options (change) 1,342 2,025
Destination 875 675
Total Price $25,495 $23,635
Total Invoice $24,361 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,020
Model Year20172009
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$25,495$23,635
Adjustments for Features-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,045$23,635
Total Invoice$24,361$21,955
Adjustments for Features-1,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,975$21,955

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172009
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand 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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,100 lb.3,197 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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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%

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