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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $31,715 $33,805
Base Invoice $18,670 $29,349 $31,276
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,960 1,960
Assistance Package   2,517 2,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,686 1,686
Assistance Package   2,165 1,978
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220  
Options (change) 3,590 4,792 4,300
Options (change) 3,127 4,103 3,696
Destination 750 670 670
Total Price $23,940 $37,177 $38,775
Total Invoice $22,547 $34,122 $35,642

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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: $10,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,656
Model Year201220092009
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$23,940$37,177$38,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$33,997$34,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$398
Total Invoice$22,547$34,122$35,642
Adjustments for Features0-2,919-4,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$31,203$31,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$413

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201220092009
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$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
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
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  
Total Value of Features$2,125$5,305$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,919-4,026

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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 Year20122009
ModelForteCX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length170.9 in199.6 in
Width69.9 in76.2 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,312 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 in38.8 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		19.447.5 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
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%
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%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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