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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: $33,320

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $2,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelMazda6Mazda6OptimaOptima
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $26,855 $36,090
Cargo mat 75 75    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Obstacle detection, rear 475      
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
SX Base Package     3,085  
Technology Package     4,800  
Interior trim, special color     0 0
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Cargo mat 60 60    
Cargo net 40 40 42 42
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Door sill trim plates 100 100    
SX Base Package     2,842  
Technology Package     4,380  
Interior trim, special color     0 0
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 725 250 8,285 400
Options (change) 580 200 7,555 333
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $33,320 $35,895 $36,035 $37,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,852
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelMazda6Mazda6OptimaOptima
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,320$35,895$36,035$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-600-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,320$34,895$35,435$35,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$475

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelMazda6Mazda6OptimaOptima
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 $500
Following distance indicator$25$25  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Rearview camera$200 $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Road sign information$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Interior trim, special color $0$0$0
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,550$5,150$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$600$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-31-557-1,369

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
ModelMazda6Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested325063%
Total Not Requested190037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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