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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelCX-9CX-9Optima
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $33,355 $20,690
Base Invoice $29,236 $30,842 $19,255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 275  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,760 1,760  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Assistance Package   2,500  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
2.7L V6     1,005
Navigation system     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 220  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,514 1,514  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Assistance Package   2,150  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
2.7L V6     840
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 2,465 4,965 4,475
Options (change) 2,078 4,228 3,940
Destination 650 650 675
Total Price $34,730 $38,970 $25,840
Total Invoice $31,964 $35,720 $23,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,318
Model Year200820082009
ModelCX-9CX-9Optima
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6273hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$34,730$38,970$25,840
Adjustments for Features-1,930-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$34,540$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$0
Total Invoice$31,964$35,720$23,870
Adjustments for Features-1,776-4,0610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,188$31,659$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082009
ModelCX-9CX-9Optima
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,005$7,505$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$4,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,776-4,0610

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelCX-9Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in107.1 in
Length199.6 in189.0 in
Width76.2 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,312 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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