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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: $33,950

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $7,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $7,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,995 $27,500 $35,300 $40,170 $44,015
Base Invoice $29,670 $25,763 $32,963 $38,012 $41,645
Technology Package 700 2,300      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500        
Cargo net 50 50 50 90 90
Premium Package   3,300      
Technology Package 650 2,129      
Panoramic sunroof 1,395        
Cargo net 42 42 42 72 72
Premium Package   3,059      
Options (change) 2,250 5,650 50 90 90
Options (change) 2,087 5,230 42 72 72
Destination 800 800 800 900 900
Total Price $35,045 $33,950 $36,150 $41,160 $45,005
Total Invoice $32,557 $31,793 $33,805 $38,984 $42,617

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,976
Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,045$33,950$36,150$41,160$45,005
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,375-4,475-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,045$33,925$34,775$36,685$38,630
Cost Above Minimum$1,120$0$850$0$1,945
Total Invoice$32,557$31,793$33,805$38,984$42,617
Adjustments for Features0-23-1,286-4,238-6,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,557$31,770$32,519$34,746$36,580
Cost Above Minimum$787$0$749$0$1,834

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Following distance indicator   $25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Floor mats   $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals $75$75  
Wood trim  $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,800$5,825$7,175$10,275$12,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,375$4,475$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-1,286-4,238-6,037

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20142016
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in115.3 in
Length190.7 in199.4 in
Width72.1 in77.5 in
Height57.9 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.438.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.471.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested117536%
Total Not Requested210064%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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