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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: $27,795

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,076

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $35,970 $40,470
Base Invoice $19,811 $34,040 $38,294
Premium Tech Package 4,200    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50 90 90
Cargo mat 95 100 100
Remote start 495 550 550
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Premium Package   1,745  
Cargo cover   325 325
Premium Tech Package 3,863    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo net 42 72 72
Cargo mat 78 80 80
Remote start 410 440 440
6-speed shiftable automatic 929    
Premium Package   1,501  
Cargo cover   260 260
Options (change) 5,955 2,810 1,065
Options (change) 5,415 2,353 852
Destination 850 940 940
Total Price $27,795 $39,720 $42,475
Total Invoice $26,076 $37,333 $40,086

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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: $8,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,803
Model Year201620172017
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,795$39,720$42,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,795$36,045$35,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0
Total Invoice$26,076$37,333$40,086
Adjustments for Features0-3,454-6,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,076$33,879$33,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201620172017
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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$3,100$6,775$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,454-6,182

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20162017
ModelForteCX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in115.3 in
Length171.3 in199.4 in
Width70.1 in77.5 in
Height57.1 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.238.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested415090%
Total Not Requested47510%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200065%
Total Not Requested107535%

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