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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: $32,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,028

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaCX-9
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $35,035
Base Invoice $28,380 $33,157
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 125
Remote start 425 350
Cargo mat   85
Satellite radio   525
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 40
Cargo tray 67 100
Remote start 353 280
Cargo mat   68
Satellite radio   420
Options (change) 905 1,135
Options (change) 753 908
Destination 895 880
Total Price $32,300 $37,050
Total Invoice $30,028 $34,945

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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: $5,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,624
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaCX-9
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-20
Total Price$32,300$37,050
Adjustments for Features-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,540$37,050
Total Invoice$30,028$34,945
Adjustments for Features-7070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,321$34,945

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaCX-9
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $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$6,150$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7070

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in200.6 in
Width73.2 in76.2 in
Height57.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,317 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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		15.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.948.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.9100.7 ft3

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