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Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $35,970 $40,470
Base Invoice $17,605 $34,040 $38,294
Leather Package 1,000    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
2.7L V6 1,300    
Fog lights   450  
Leather Package 890    
Rear spoiler 169    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
2.7L V6 1,020    
Fog lights   360  
Options (change) 3,400 450 0
Options (change) 2,854 360 0
Destination 590 940 940
Total Price $23,090 $37,360 $41,410
Total Invoice $21,049 $35,340 $39,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,692
Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,090$37,360$41,410
Adjustments for Features0-5,750-11,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$31,610$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$0
Total Invoice$21,049$35,340$39,234
Adjustments for Features0-5,439-10,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$29,901$28,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $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
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,600$8,350$13,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,750$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,439-10,493

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in115.3 in
Length185.8 in199.4 in
Width71.5 in77.5 in
Height55.5 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.638.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.671.2 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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