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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: $27,745

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,692

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,953

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelCX-9Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,355 $20,890
Base Invoice $30,842 $19,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Assistance Package 2,500  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,760  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 77 95
Remote start 350 495
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220  
Assistance Package 2,150  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,514  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo mat 61 78
Remote start 280 410
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   2,079
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 5,432 6,030
Options (change) 4,601 5,421
Destination 650 825
Total Price $39,437 $27,745
Total Invoice $36,093 $25,953

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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: $9,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,387
Model Year20082015
ModelCX-9Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$39,437$27,745
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,522$27,745
Total Invoice$36,093$25,953
Adjustments for Features-1,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,340$25,953

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelCX-9Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
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$4,865$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7530

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelCX-9Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length199.6 in171.3 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,312 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

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

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested162596%
Total Not Requested754%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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