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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: $27,740

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,256

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $22,144 $27,865 $33,435
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo mat 75    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo mat 60    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Cargo tray 60 67 67
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 3,720 5,280 480
Options (change) 3,237 4,780 400
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $27,740 $36,070 $37,370
Total Invoice $26,256 $33,495 $34,685

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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: $6,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,242
Model Year201820162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,740$36,070$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,740$33,920$34,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$26,256$33,495$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,997-2,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,256$31,498$32,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$913

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820162016
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information$75  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,000$7,150$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,997-2,274

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
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
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested255096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested180036%
Total Not Requested320064%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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