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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: $28,020

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $8,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimPremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $26,855 $36,090
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo mat 75    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Door sill trim plates 125    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Cargo mat 60    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Door sill trim plates 100    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 575 8,285 400
Options (change) 460 7,555 333
Destination 945 895 895
Total Price $28,020 $36,035 $37,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,537
Model Year202020172017
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimPremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,020$36,035$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,020$33,310$33,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020172017
ModelMazda3OptimaOptima
TrimPremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
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 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $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, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,000$6,725$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,531-3,342

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested200039%
Total Not Requested315061%

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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