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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSXHybridGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $33,805
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,020 $31,276
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Technology Package   5,350  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,960
Assistance Package     2,300
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250    
Premium Technology Package   4,780  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,686
Assistance Package     1,978
Options (change) 4,350 5,350 4,260
Options (change) 3,885 4,780 3,664
Destination 750 750 670
Total Price $31,600 $31,800 $38,735
Total Invoice $29,395 $29,550 $35,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,426
Model Year201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSXHybridGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17245/50-20
Total Price$31,600$31,800$38,735
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$31,600$36,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$29,395$29,550$35,610
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$29,364$33,790
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSXHybridGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,175$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in199.6 in
Width72.1 in76.2 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,313 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.447.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4100.7 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 radio50No
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 Requested82527%
Total Not Requested218073%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested267541%
Total Not Requested378059%

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 camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

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