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Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelOptimaCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $34,870 $36,890
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400 400
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320 320
Options (change) 4,350 400 400
Options (change) 3,885 320 320
Destination 750 1,045 1,045
Total Price $31,600 $36,315 $38,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,232
Model Year201220192019
ModelOptimaCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$31,600$36,315$38,335
Adjustments for Features0-5,375-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$30,940$32,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201220192019
ModelOptimaCX-5CX-5
TrimSXGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,775$10,150$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,375$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-202-191

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122019
ModelOptimaCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.2 in
Length190.7 in179.1 in
Width72.1 in72.5 in
Height57.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.459.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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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