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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: $19,640

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,677

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,645 $33,735 $18,100
Base Invoice $29,941 $31,917 $17,240
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 2,255 2,255  
Power liftgate 617 400  
Cargo cover 205 205  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Sunroof     750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,939 1,939  
Power liftgate 531 344  
Cargo cover 165 165  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 3,117 2,900 790
Options (change) 2,667 2,480 687
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $35,557 $37,430 $19,640
Total Invoice $33,403 $35,192 $18,677

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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: $10,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,428
Model Year201220122012
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6273hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10277, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$35,557$37,430$19,640
Adjustments for Features-5,640-7,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,917$30,140$19,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$223$0
Total Invoice$33,403$35,192$18,677
Adjustments for Features-5,298-6,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$28,338$18,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$233$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122012
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $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$7,415$9,065$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,640$7,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,298-6,8540

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelCX-9Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length200.2 in170.9 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height68.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.2,781 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 Headroom39.0 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
48.3 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested102547%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested102547%

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