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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelMazda6Mazda6Optima
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $19,100
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 0 0 2,100
Options (change) 0 0 1,834
Destination 895 895 590
Total Price $32,595 $35,645 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,393
Model Year201820182006
ModelMazda6Mazda6Optima
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19205/60-15
Total Price$32,595$35,645$21,790
Adjustments for Features-9,050-10,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,545$25,345$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182006
ModelMazda6Mazda6Optima
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,625$11,875$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,050$10,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-248-2590

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelMazda6Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in185.8 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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