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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,715

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $4,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,404

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $4,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMazda6Mazda6OptimaOptima
TrimisSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,140 $22,360 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $17,705 $20,667 $24,760 $24,020
Grand Touring Package 4,200 3,840    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 275    
Satellite radio 430 430    
215/45WR18   0    
Premium Package     2,950  
Premium Technology Package       5,350
Grand Touring Package 3,865 3,533    
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 220    
Satellite radio 344 344    
215/45WR18   0    
Premium Package     2,635  
Premium Technology Package       4,780
Options (change) 6,905 6,545 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 6,029 5,697 3,885 4,780
Destination 670 670 750 750
Total Price $26,715 $29,575 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $24,404 $27,034 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,234
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMazda6Mazda6OptimaOptima
TrimisSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4212hp V6274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$26,715$29,575$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features00-4,010-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,715$29,575$27,590$27,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,860$0$0
Total Invoice$24,404$27,034$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features00-3,730-3,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,404$27,034$25,665$25,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,630$27$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMazda6Mazda6OptimaOptima
TrimisSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic information  $25 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,865$2,865$6,875$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,010$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,730-3,912

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda6Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in110.0 in
Length186.8 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height56.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,288 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Body color grille (optional)0No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested280059%
Total Not Requested195041%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested240058%
Total Not Requested175042%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested190029%
Total Not Requested455571%

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