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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: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,135 $32,675 $18,100
Base Invoice $28,794 $30,215 $17,240
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,760 1,760  
Assistance Package 2,717 2,500  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,514 1,514  
Assistance Package 2,337 2,150  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 4,947 4,730 2,590
Options (change) 4,227 4,040 2,257
Destination 595 595 750
Total Price $36,677 $38,000 $21,440
Total Invoice $33,616 $34,850 $20,247

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,460
Model Year200720072012
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$36,677$38,000$21,440
Adjustments for Features-4,265-5,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,412$32,685$21,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$273$0
Total Invoice$33,616$34,850$20,247
Adjustments for Features-3,909-4,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,707$29,976$20,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$269$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072012
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$7,465$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$5,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,909-4,8740

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelCX-9Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length199.6 in170.9 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,312 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%

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