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Kia Sorento vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,740

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $6,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012202020202020
ModelSorentoSorentoCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimEX V6SX V6TouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $35,710 $41,550 $46,215
Premium Package 3,300   1,890    
Limited Package 2,000        
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 450 450 450
Floor mats 115 115      
Cargo net 50 50 100 100 100
Cargo cover 125 125 325 325 325
Remote start 350 350 550 550 550
AWD 1,700 1,700 1,800 1,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     575 575 575
Aluminum roof rails     450    
Premium Package 2,945   1,625    
Limited Package 1,785        
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 360 360 360
Floor mats 95 95      
Cargo net 40 40 80 80 80
Cargo cover 100 100 260 260 260
Remote start 280 280 440 440 440
AWD 1,610 1,595 1,702 1,702  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     460 460 460
Aluminum roof rails     360    
Options (change) 7,990 4,190 6,140 3,800 2,000
Options (change) 7,135 3,730 5,287 3,302 1,600
Destination 800 800 1,100 1,100 1,100
Total Price $36,740 $38,140 $42,950 $46,450 $49,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,007
Model Year20122012202020202020
ModelSorentoSorentoCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimEX V6SX V6TouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,740$38,140$42,950$46,450$49,315
Adjustments for Features0-665-3,600-4,950-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,740$37,475$39,350$41,500$44,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$2,150$4,815

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122012202020202020
ModelSorentoSorentoCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimEX V6SX V6TouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel $100 $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Hill descent control$250$250   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Road sign information   $75$75
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Interior trim, special color    $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50   
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$6,350$7,015$9,950$11,300$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$3,600$4,950$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-535-469-282

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122020
ModelSorentoCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in115.3 in
Length183.9 in199.4 in
Width74.2 in77.5 in
Height67.3 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190055%
Total Not Requested155045%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested95081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested62521%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Signature

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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