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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSXHybrid EXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $31,950 $35,035
Base Invoice $25,040 $29,555 $33,157
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400    
Technology Package     2,435
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250    
Technology Package     2,094
Options (change) 4,350 0 2,435
Options (change) 3,885 0 2,094
Destination 800 800 880
Total Price $31,950 $32,750 $38,350
Total Invoice $29,725 $30,355 $36,131

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,584
Model Year201320132015
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSXHybrid EXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4159hp I4 H273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17245/50-20
Total Price$31,950$32,750$38,350
Adjustments for Features0-355-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$32,395$35,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$29,725$30,355$36,131
Adjustments for Features0-329-2,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$30,026$33,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201320132015
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSXHybrid EXGrand 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 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rack  $300
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 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small $5 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
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$4,875$5,230$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-329-2,822

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in200.6 in
Width72.1 in76.2 in
Height57.3 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.4,318 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 in39.0 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
15.448.3 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 reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested218072%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Cargo net40No
Rear bumper protector40No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested98035%

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