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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: $29,565

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelCX-9Forte
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,035 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,157 $22,422
Technology Package 2,435  
Cargo tray 125 80
Cargo mat 85 95
Remote start 350 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Technology Package 2,094  
Cargo tray 100 67
Cargo mat 68 78
Remote start 280 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 2,995 4,870
Options (change) 2,542 4,288
Destination 880 895
Total Price $38,910 $29,565
Total Invoice $36,579 $27,605

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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: $6,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,469
Model Year20152018
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$38,910$29,565
Adjustments for Features-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,245$29,565
Total Invoice$36,579$27,605
Adjustments for Features-2,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,074$27,605

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152018
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 
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 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack$300 
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 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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$5,615$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5050

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152018
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.3,031 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Cargo net40Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested188068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested362587%
Total Not Requested52513%

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