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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: $27,610

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,820

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelCX-9Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,035 $20,900
Base Invoice $33,157 $19,717
Technology Package 2,435 1,800
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 150 75
Cargo tray 125 80
Cargo mat 85 95
Remote start 350 495
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Technology Package 2,094 1,624
Cargo net 40 42
Rear bumper protector 120 62
Cargo tray 100 67
Cargo mat 68 78
Remote start 280 410
Premium Package   1,986
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   941
Options (change) 3,195 5,910
Options (change) 2,702 5,303
Destination 830 800
Total Price $39,060 $27,610
Total Invoice $36,689 $25,820

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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: $8,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,319
Model Year20142014
ModelCX-9Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$39,060$27,610
Adjustments for Features-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,345$27,610
Total Invoice$36,689$25,820
Adjustments for Features-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,139$25,820

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
HD radio $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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$5,440$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5500

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
ModelCX-9Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length200.6 in171.3 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height68.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,317 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 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%

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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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