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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $40,470
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $38,294
SX Base Package 3,085    
Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo net 50 50 90
Remote start 425 425 550
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo mat     100
SX Base Package 2,842    
Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo net 42 42 72
Remote start 353 353 440
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo mat     80
Options (change) 8,710 825 740
Options (change) 7,908 686 592
Destination 895 895 940
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $42,150
Total Invoice $33,826 $35,062 $39,826

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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: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,843
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,460$37,810$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,460$36,935$40,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,826$35,062$39,826
Adjustments for Features0-811-1,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,826$34,251$38,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaCX-9
TrimSXSX LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,250$8,125$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-811-1,157

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20172017
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in115.3 in
Length191.1 in199.4 in
Width73.2 in77.5 in
Height57.7 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.938.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.971.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested215042%
Total Not Requested300058%

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