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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: $19,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,747

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,480 $35,035 $15,995
Base Invoice $30,739 $33,157 $15,230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295   180
Satellite radio 525 525  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 125 125 75
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Premium Package     800
Universal garage door opener     70
4-speed automatic     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236   145
Satellite radio 420 420  
Cargo net 40 40 32
Cargo tray 100 100 60
Leather seating surfaces     870
Premium Package     700
Universal garage door opener     55
4-speed automatic     960
Options (change) 995 700 3,165
Options (change) 796 560 2,822
Destination 830 830 695
Total Price $34,305 $36,565 $19,855
Total Invoice $32,365 $34,547 $18,747

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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: $10,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,755
Model Year201420142010
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6273hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$34,305$36,565$19,855
Adjustments for Features-4,095-5,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,210$30,645$19,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0
Total Invoice$32,365$34,547$18,747
Adjustments for Features-3,863-5,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,502$28,954$18,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$452$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142010
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
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$6,490$8,315$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$5,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,863-5,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142010
ModelCX-9Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length200.6 in178.3 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height68.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,317 lb.2,740 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested130079%

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