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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $34,785
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $32,911
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400   2,435
Cargo net 50 50 50
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230   2,094
Cargo net 42 42 40
Options (change) 5,750 50 2,485
Options (change) 5,332 42 2,134
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $34,275 $36,375 $38,065
Total Invoice $32,077 $34,007 $35,840

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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: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,737
Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/50-20
Total Price$34,275$36,375$38,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,275$35,025$36,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,077$34,007$35,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-1,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,077$32,745$34,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboGrand 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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
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 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$5,050$6,400$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-1,026

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20152013
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in200.6 in
Width72.1 in76.2 in
Height57.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,317 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested110034%
Total Not Requested217566%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested205085%
Total Not Requested35015%

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