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

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Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte 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
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,960 $40,470 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,086 $38,294 $22,422
Premium Package 1,890    
Cargo cover 325 325  
Cargo net 100 100 50
Cargo mat 100 100 95
Remote start 550 550 495
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Floor mats     125
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package 1,625    
Cargo cover 260 260  
Cargo net 80 80 42
Cargo mat 80 80 78
Remote start 440 440 410
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Floor mats     102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 2,965 1,075 4,715
Options (change) 2,485 860 4,159
Destination 940 940 895
Total Price $38,865 $42,485 $29,410
Total Invoice $36,511 $40,094 $27,476

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,479
Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$38,865$42,485$29,410
Adjustments for Features-4,850-6,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,015$36,035$29,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0
Total Invoice$36,511$40,094$27,476
Adjustments for Features-4,556-6,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,955$34,007$27,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,052$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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$8,500$10,100$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$6,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,556-6,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-9Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.3 in106.3 in
Length199.4 in171.3 in
Width77.5 in70.1 in
Height69.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 ft356.4 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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