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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $31,715 $33,805
Base Invoice $19,620 $29,349 $31,276
2.7L V6 1,000    
Premium Package 2,200    
Navigation system 1,200    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,960 1,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275  
Assistance Package     2,300
2.7L V6 940    
Premium Package 1,960    
Navigation system 1,075    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,686 1,686
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220  
Assistance Package     1,978
Options (change) 4,400 2,235 4,260
Options (change) 3,975 1,906 3,664
Destination 695 670 670
Total Price $26,090 $34,620 $38,735
Total Invoice $24,290 $31,925 $35,610

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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: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,855
Model Year201020092009
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$26,090$34,620$38,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$32,690$34,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,590
Total Invoice$24,290$31,925$35,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-4,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,290$30,145$31,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,369

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201020092009
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 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
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$3,075$5,005$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,780-4,096

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20102009
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in113.2 in
Length189.0 in199.6 in
Width71.1 in76.2 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,312 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.047.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.0100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

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