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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: $28,165

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,596

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $30,500
Base Invoice $22,144 $28,380
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Cargo mat 75  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Remote start 550 425
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Cargo mat 60  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Cargo net 40 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Remote start 440 353
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 4,145 3,905
Options (change) 3,577 3,480
Destination 875 895
Total Price $28,165 $35,300
Total Invoice $26,596 $32,755

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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: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,793
Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,165$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,165$32,750
Total Invoice$26,596$32,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,596$30,389

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
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
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
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
Total Value of Features$4,575$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,366

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested202566%
Total Not Requested105034%

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