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Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima 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
ModelCX-9CX-9Optima
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,960 $40,470 $30,500
Base Invoice $33,086 $38,294 $28,380
Premium Package 1,890    
Cargo mat 100 100  
Cargo net 100 100 50
Remote start 550 550 425
Technology Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package 1,625    
Cargo mat 80 80  
Cargo net 80 80 42
Remote start 440 440 353
Technology Package     2,727
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 2,640 750 3,825
Options (change) 2,225 600 3,413
Destination 940 940 895
Total Price $38,540 $42,160 $35,220
Total Invoice $36,251 $39,834 $32,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,834
Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-9CX-9Optima
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$38,540$42,160$35,220
Adjustments for Features-775-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,765$39,785$35,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0
Total Invoice$36,251$39,834$32,688
Adjustments for Features-729-2,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,522$37,590$32,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-9CX-9Optima
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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$7,625$9,225$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-729-2,2440

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-9Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.3 in110.4 in
Length199.4 in191.1 in
Width77.5 in73.2 in
Height69.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 ft315.9 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested200065%
Total Not Requested107535%

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