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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: $17,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3Spectra
TrimTouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,445 $15,995
Base Invoice $19,564 $14,980
Popular Equipment Package 1,500  
Fog lights 370  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Sunroof   700
Popular Equipment Package 1,290  
Fog lights 296  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,003  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360
Sunroof   625
Options (change) 2,920 1,100
Options (change) 2,589 985
Destination 875 580
Total Price $24,240 $17,675
Total Invoice $23,028 $16,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,799
Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3Spectra
TrimTouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$24,240$17,675
Adjustments for Features-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,310$17,675
Total Invoice$23,028$16,545
Adjustments for Features-4,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,344$16,545

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3Spectra
TrimTouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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$5,450$520
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6840

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3Spectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in
Length180.3 in176.4 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,967 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Spectra specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested112556%
Total Not Requested88044%

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