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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $5,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3SpectraSpectra
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,595 $22,745 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $18,753 $21,761 $14,540 $15,380
Technology Package 1,600      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050    
Rear spoiler     375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
Sunroof     750 750
Technology Package 1,376      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,003 1,005    
Rear spoiler     325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Sunroof     675 675
Options (change) 2,650 1,050 1,925 1,150
Options (change) 2,379 1,005 1,720 1,035
Destination 820 820 650 650
Total Price $23,065 $24,615 $18,125 $18,250
Total Invoice $21,952 $23,586 $16,910 $17,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,214
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3SpectraSpectra
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/41 MPG30/41 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$23,065$24,615$18,125$18,250
Adjustments for Features-4,080-5,2800-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,985$19,335$18,125$18,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$100$0
Total Invoice$21,952$23,586$16,910$17,065
Adjustments for Features-3,883-5,0590-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,069$18,527$16,910$16,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$458$55$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3SpectraSpectra
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information $25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,600$320$545
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$5,280$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,883-5,0590-210

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20152009
ModelMazda3Spectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in
Length180.3 in177.2 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,917 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120552%

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