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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: $23,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,292

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $33,355 $18,395
Base Invoice $29,236 $30,842 $17,520
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,760 1,760  
Assistance Package 2,717 2,500  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 275  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Technology Package     1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,514 1,514  
Assistance Package 2,337 2,150  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 220  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Technology Package     1,570
6-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 5,222 5,005 4,590
Options (change) 4,447 4,260 4,077
Destination 650 650 695
Total Price $37,487 $39,010 $23,680
Total Invoice $34,333 $35,752 $22,292

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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: $10,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,335
Model Year200820082011
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6273hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$37,487$39,010$23,680
Adjustments for Features-2,955-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,532$34,855$23,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$0
Total Invoice$34,333$35,752$22,292
Adjustments for Features-2,706-3,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,627$31,944$22,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$317$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082011
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,280$6,480$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,706-3,8080

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
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.2,944 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte specs.

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 SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

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