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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: $28,300

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,496

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $32,480 $35,035
Base Invoice $19,811 $30,739 $33,157
Premium Tech Package 4,200    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 85 85
Cargo tray 80 125 125
Rear bumper protector 75 150 150
Remote start 495 350 350
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295  
Satellite radio   525  
Technology Package     2,435
Premium Tech Package 3,863    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo net 42 40 40
Cargo mat 78 68 68
Cargo tray 67 100 100
Rear bumper protector 62 120 120
Remote start 410 280 280
6-speed shiftable automatic 929    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236  
Satellite radio   420  
Technology Package     2,094
Options (change) 6,460 1,580 3,195
Options (change) 5,835 1,264 2,702
Destination 850 830 830
Total Price $28,300 $34,890 $39,060
Total Invoice $26,496 $32,833 $36,689

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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: $7,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,768
Model Year201620142014
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$28,300$34,890$39,060
Adjustments for Features-4600-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$34,890$35,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$495
Total Invoice$26,496$32,833$36,689
Adjustments for Features-4310-3,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,065$32,833$33,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$404

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201620142014
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
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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
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
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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$5,050$4,590$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$0$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4310-3,452

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20162014
ModelForteCX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length171.3 in200.6 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height57.1 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,317 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 in39.0 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
23.248.3 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested407588%
Total Not Requested55012%

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

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

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