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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: $21,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,315

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $20,995
Base Invoice $22,144 $19,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Options (change) 1,725 0
Options (change) 1,542 0
Destination 875 695
Total Price $25,745 $21,690
Total Invoice $24,561 $20,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,193
Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$25,745$21,690
Adjustments for Features-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,545$21,690
Total Invoice$24,561$20,315
Adjustments for Features-3,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,508$20,315

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172010
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 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0530

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172010
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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