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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: $18,815

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $6,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
TrimPreferredPremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $26,500 $17,495
Convenience Package     550
Floor mats     95
Convenience Package     490
Floor mats     75
Options (change) 0 0 645
Options (change) 0 0 565
Destination 920 920 675
Total Price $25,120 $27,420 $18,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,162
Model Year201920192009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
TrimPreferredPremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4186hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/35 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$25,120$27,420$18,815
Adjustments for Features-7,255-9,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,865$17,515$18,815
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201920192009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Optima
TrimPreferredPremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,825$10,475$570
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,255$9,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-266-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192009
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in107.1 in
Length183.5 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height56.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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