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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $2,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimPremiumSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $26,500 $25,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Premium Package   2,950  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Premium Package   2,635  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 450 2,950 5,350
Options (change) 360 2,635 4,780
Destination 920 750 750
Total Price $27,870 $30,200 $31,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,983
Model Year201920122012
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimPremiumSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$27,870$30,200$31,800
Adjustments for Features-2,5700-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,300$30,200$30,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201920122012
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimPremiumSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Media drive, small $5 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,550$5,980$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments-1180-832

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in110.0 in
Length183.5 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height56.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested230577%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested180028%
Total Not Requested465572%

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