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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: $28,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,694

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,429

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $31,615 $33,355
Base Invoice $19,811 $29,236 $30,842
Premium Tech Package 4,200    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Cargo net 50 40 40
Cargo mat 95 77 77
Remote start 495 350 350
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,760 1,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275 275
Assistance Package   2,717 2,500
Satellite radio   430 430
Premium Tech Package 3,863    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Cargo net 42 32 32
Cargo mat 78 61 61
Remote start 410 280 280
6-speed shiftable automatic 929    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,514 1,514
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220 220
Assistance Package   2,337 2,150
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 6,380 5,649 5,432
Options (change) 5,768 4,788 4,601
Destination 850 650 650
Total Price $28,220 $37,914 $39,437
Total Invoice $26,429 $34,674 $36,093

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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: $8,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,134
Model Year201620082008
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$28,220$37,914$39,437
Adjustments for Features0-1,215-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,220$36,699$37,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$323
Total Invoice$26,429$34,674$36,093
Adjustments for Features0-1,111-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,429$33,563$33,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201620082008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,640$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,111-2,210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20162008
ModelForteCX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length171.3 in199.6 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,312 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.247.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested402587%
Total Not Requested60013%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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