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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelCX-9CX-9Optima
TrimGrand TouringSignatureSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,470 $44,315 $26,500
Base Invoice $38,294 $41,930 $24,760
Premium Package     2,950
Navigation system     1,400
Limited Package     3,300
Premium Package     2,635
Navigation system     1,250
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 0 0 7,650
Options (change) 0 0 6,822
Destination 940 940 750
Total Price $41,410 $45,255 $34,900
Total Invoice $39,234 $42,870 $32,332

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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: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,804
Model Year201720172012
ModelCX-9CX-9Optima
TrimGrand TouringSignatureSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$41,410$45,255$34,900
Adjustments for Features-4,325-6,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,085$39,030$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$0
Total Invoice$39,234$42,870$32,332
Adjustments for Features-4,098-5,8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,136$36,973$32,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,837$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172012
ModelCX-9CX-9Optima
TrimGrand TouringSignatureSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,725$12,625$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$6,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,098-5,8970

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172012
ModelCX-9Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.3 in110.0 in
Length199.4 in190.7 in
Width77.5 in72.1 in
Height69.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,055 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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