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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020212021
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $35,950 $42,140
Premium Package 2,200 1,890  
Navigation system 1,200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575 575
Premium Package 1,960 1,625  
Navigation system 1,075    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460 460
Options (change) 3,400 2,465 575
Options (change) 3,035 2,085 460
Destination 695 1,175 1,175
Total Price $25,090 $39,590 $43,890

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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: $6,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,064
Model Year201020212021
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$25,090$39,590$43,890
Adjustments for Features0-7,775-9,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$31,815$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201020212021
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$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 prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $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
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$2,375$10,150$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,775$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-640-349

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20102021
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in115.3 in
Length189.0 in199.4 in
Width71.1 in77.5 in
Height58.3 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.038.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.071.2 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%

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