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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: $31,155

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $59

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMazda6Optima
Trimi Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,195 $26,500
Base Invoice $28,519 $24,760
Door sill trim plates 125  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Door sill trim plates 100  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 125 4,350
Options (change) 100 3,885
Destination 835 750
Total Price $31,155 $31,600
Total Invoice $29,454 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $508
Model Year20162012
ModelMazda6Optima
Trimi Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$31,155$31,600
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,555$31,600
Total Invoice$29,454$29,395
Adjustments for Features-5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,887$29,395

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda6Optima
Trimi Grand TouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,250$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5670

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda6Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.0 in
Length191.5 in190.7 in
Width72.4 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%

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