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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: $35,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,688

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $34,960 $40,470
Base Invoice $28,380 $33,086 $38,294
Technology Package 3,000    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Remote start 425 550 550
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium Package   1,890  
Cargo mat   100 100
Technology Package 2,727    
Cargo net 42 80 80
Remote start 353 440 440
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium Package   1,625  
Cargo mat   80 80
Options (change) 3,825 2,640 750
Options (change) 3,413 2,225 600
Destination 895 940 940
Total Price $35,220 $38,540 $42,160
Total Invoice $32,688 $36,251 $39,834

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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: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,834
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,220$38,540$42,160
Adjustments for Features0-775-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,220$37,765$39,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020
Total Invoice$32,688$36,251$39,834
Adjustments for Features0-729-2,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,688$35,522$37,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,850$7,625$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-729-2,244

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20182018
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested200065%
Total Not Requested107535%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested62521%

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