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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Optima
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $19,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325  
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125  
Stability control       650
Premium Package       1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260  
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100  
Stability control       580
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 450 450 450 1,950
Options (change) 360 360 360 1,740
Destination 995 995 995 675
Total Price $28,445 $31,495 $34,045 $22,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,884
Model Year2021202120212008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Optima
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$28,445$31,495$34,045$22,520
Adjustments for Features-5,600-7,300-7,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,845$24,195$26,745$22,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2021202120212008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Optima
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,475$9,175$9,175$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,600$7,300$7,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-267-314-2910

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212008
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in107.1 in
Length183.5 in186.4 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height56.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,101 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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