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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: $31,620

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120142014
ModelMazda3Mazda3OptimaOptima
TrimTurboPremium PlusSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,050 $32,600 $27,500 $35,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 75 80 80
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Premium Package     3,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260    
Cargo net 40 40 42 42
Cargo tray 60 60 67 67
Door sill trim plates 100 100    
Premium Package     3,059  
Options (change) 575 575 3,430 130
Options (change) 460 460 3,168 109
Destination 995 995 800 800
Total Price $31,620 $34,170 $31,730 $36,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,427
Model Year2021202120142014
ModelMazda3Mazda3OptimaOptima
TrimTurboPremium PlusSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,620$34,170$31,730$36,230
Adjustments for Features-3,275-3,2750-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,345$30,895$31,730$33,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0$1,875

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2021202120142014
ModelMazda3Mazda3OptimaOptima
TrimTurboPremium PlusSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$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 prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,250$9,250$5,975$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$3,275$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-151-1390-2,454

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212014
ModelMazda3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in110.0 in
Length183.5 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height56.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested72522%
Total Not Requested255078%

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