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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: $27,945

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $6,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $30,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Cargo mat 75  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Cargo mat 60  
Cargo net 40 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 525 3,480
Options (change) 420 3,127
Destination 920 895
Total Price $27,945 $34,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,809
Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,945$34,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,945$32,450

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Optima
TrimPremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,800$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,253

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in110.4 in
Length183.5 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height56.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested175057%
Total Not Requested132543%

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