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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: $29,410

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,476

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $34,960 $40,470
Base Invoice $22,422 $33,086 $38,294
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Cargo mat 95 100 100
Remote start 495 550 550
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium Package   1,890  
Cargo cover   325 325
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 80 80
Cargo mat 78 80 80
Remote start 410 440 440
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium Package   1,625  
Cargo cover   260 260
Options (change) 4,715 2,965 1,075
Options (change) 4,159 2,485 860
Destination 895 940 940
Total Price $29,410 $38,865 $42,485
Total Invoice $27,476 $36,511 $40,094

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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: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,479
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 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$29,410$38,865$42,485
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,410$34,015$36,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020
Total Invoice$27,476$36,511$40,094
Adjustments for Features0-4,556-6,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,476$31,955$34,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,052

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteCX-9CX-9
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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 
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  
Wiper de-icer  $25
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$3,650$8,500$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,556-6,087

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested382592%
Total Not Requested3258%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%

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