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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: $29,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,538

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelForteCX-9
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $33,145
Base Invoice $22,422 $30,695
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 77
Remote start 495 350
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   2,255
Power liftgate   400
Navigation system   1,665
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 78 61
Remote start 410 280
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,939
Power liftgate   344
Navigation system   1,432
Options (change) 4,790 4,787
Options (change) 4,221 4,088
Destination 895 795
Total Price $29,485 $38,727
Total Invoice $27,538 $35,578

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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: $7,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,281
Model Year20172011
ModelForteCX-9
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-20
Total Price$29,485$38,727
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,485$36,812
Total Invoice$27,538$35,578
Adjustments for Features0-1,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,538$33,819

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20172011
ModelForteCX-9
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,125$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,759

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20172011
ModelForteCX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length171.3 in200.2 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height57.1 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,330 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 Room53.8 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested355086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested132561%
Total Not Requested85039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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