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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: $24,975

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $9,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132021
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,230 $34,785 $22,790
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295    
Satellite radio 430 430  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 150 150 75
Cargo mat 85 85 95
Remote start 350 350 495
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236    
Satellite radio 344 344  
Cargo net 40 40 42
Rear bumper protector 120 120 62
Cargo mat 68 68 78
Remote start 280 280 410
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 1,360 1,065 1,190
Options (change) 1,088 852 985
Destination 795 795 995
Total Price $34,385 $36,645 $24,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,156
Model Year201320132021
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6273hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$34,385$36,645$24,975
Adjustments for Features-3,440-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,945$31,380$24,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132021
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,115$7,940$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$5,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,239-4,9650

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132021
ModelCX-9Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length200.6 in182.7 in
Width76.2 in70.9 in
Height68.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,317 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 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 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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