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

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,292

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $32,230 $34,785
Base Invoice $17,520 $30,492 $32,911
Technology Package 1,800   2,435
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295  
Satellite radio   430  
Technology Package 1,570   2,094
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 40 40
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 4,590 775 2,485
Options (change) 4,077 620 2,134
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $23,680 $33,800 $38,065
Total Invoice $22,292 $31,907 $35,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,539
Model Year201120132013
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$23,680$33,800$38,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,680$32,660$33,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$22,292$31,907$35,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,076-4,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,292$30,831$31,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201120132013
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation system$600 $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,140$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,076-4,534

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112013
ModelForteCX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length170.9 in200.6 in
Width69.9 in76.2 in
Height57.5 in68.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,317 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.448.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft3100.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%

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