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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $35,710 $41,550
Stability control 650    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200    
Fog lights   450  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575 575
Stability control 580    
2.7L V6 840    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160    
Fog lights   360  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460 460
Options (change) 4,555 1,025 575
Options (change) 3,990 820 460
Destination 675 1,100 1,100
Total Price $25,125 $37,835 $43,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,973
Model Year200820202020
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$25,125$37,835$43,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,775-9,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$32,060$33,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,240

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200820202020
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,425$9,200$13,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,775$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-293-358

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20082020
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in115.3 in
Length186.4 in199.4 in
Width71.1 in77.5 in
Height58.3 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.838.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.871.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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