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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $19,395
Base Invoice $22,144 $18,045
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
2.7L V6   1,005
Leather seating surfaces   600
Convenience Package   700
Sunroof   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005  
2.7L V6   845
Leather seating surfaces   535
Convenience Package   625
Sunroof   715
Options (change) 1,375 3,105
Options (change) 1,265 2,720
Destination 875 640
Total Price $25,395 $23,140
Total Invoice $24,284 $21,405

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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: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133
Model Year20182007
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$25,395$23,140
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,245$23,140
Total Invoice$24,284$21,405
Adjustments for Features-3,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,272$21,405

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182007
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 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$5,275$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182007
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length180.3 in186.4 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,100 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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