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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: $9,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,538

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteCX-9
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $34,785
Base Invoice $22,422 $32,911
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 85
Rear bumper protector 75 150
Remote start 495 350
Technology Package   2,435
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 40
Cargo mat 78 68
Rear bumper protector 62 120
Remote start 410 280
Technology Package   2,094
Options (change) 4,790 3,070
Options (change) 4,221 2,602
Destination 895 795
Total Price $29,485 $38,650
Total Invoice $27,538 $36,308

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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: $6,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,642
Model Year20182013
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$38,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,485$36,385
Total Invoice$27,538$36,308
Adjustments for Features0-2,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,538$34,180

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20182013
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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$3,050$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,128

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested352585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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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