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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: $24,720

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,579

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,144 $24,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 700 5,000
Options (change) 560 4,465
Destination 875 750
Total Price $24,720 $32,250
Total Invoice $23,579 $29,975

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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: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,630
Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$24,720$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,720$30,350
Total Invoice$23,579$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,579$28,209

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimGrand TouringHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,766

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length180.3 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200034%
Total Not Requested385066%

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