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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: $6,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,688

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaCX-9
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $40,470
Base Invoice $28,380 $38,294
Technology Package 3,000  
Cargo net 50 90
Remote start 425 550
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo mat   100
Technology Package 2,727  
Cargo net 42 72
Remote start 353 440
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo mat   80
Options (change) 3,825 740
Options (change) 3,413 592
Destination 895 940
Total Price $35,220 $42,150
Total Invoice $32,688 $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: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,603
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaCX-9
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,220$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,220$40,525
Total Invoice$32,688$39,826
Adjustments for Features0-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,688$38,291

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaCX-9
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $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
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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$6,650$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,535

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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 Year20182017
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9 specs.

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%

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