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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: $29,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,538

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelCX-9Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,145 $23,800
Base Invoice $30,695 $22,422
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 2,255  
Power liftgate 400  
Navigation system 1,665  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 77 95
Remote start 350 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,939  
Power liftgate 344  
Navigation system 1,432  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo mat 61 78
Remote start 280 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 4,787 4,790
Options (change) 4,088 4,221
Destination 795 895
Total Price $38,727 $29,485
Total Invoice $35,578 $27,538

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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: $7,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,235
Model Year20112018
ModelCX-9Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$38,727$29,485
Adjustments for Features-1,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,762$29,485
Total Invoice$35,578$27,538
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,773$27,538

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelCX-9Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
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$5,040$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8050

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelCX-9Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length200.2 in171.3 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height68.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,031 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 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 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
48.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested132561%
Total Not Requested85039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested355086%
Total Not Requested60014%

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