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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: $35,375

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,867

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $6,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCX-9CX-9OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSignatureHybrid EXSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,470 $44,315 $32,150 $35,500
Base Invoice $38,294 $41,930 $29,815 $33,140
Cargo net 100 100 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 575 575    
Technology Package     2,350  
Cargo net 80 80 42 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460 460    
Technology Package     2,185  
Options (change) 675 675 2,400 50
Options (change) 540 540 2,227 42
Destination 940 940 825 825
Total Price $42,085 $45,930 $35,375 $36,375
Total Invoice $39,774 $43,410 $32,867 $34,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,925
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCX-9CX-9OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSignatureHybrid EXSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$42,085$45,930$35,375$36,375
Adjustments for Features-5,425-7,3250-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,660$38,605$35,375$35,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$375$0
Total Invoice$39,774$43,410$32,867$34,007
Adjustments for Features-5,127-6,9230-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,647$36,487$32,867$32,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$145$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCX-9CX-9OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSignatureHybrid EXSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power liftgate$350$350  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Road sign information$75$75  
Speaker lights  $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$10,525$12,425$5,100$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,425$7,325$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,127-6,9230-1,285

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182015
ModelCX-9Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.3 in110.0 in
Length199.4 in190.7 in
Width77.5 in72.1 in
Height69.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,055 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

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