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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: $24,900

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $13,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,970 $40,170 $22,790
Fog lights 450    
Cargo net 90 90 50
Cargo mat 100 100 95
Remote start 550 550 495
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Fog lights 360    
Cargo net 72 72 42
Cargo mat 80 80 78
Remote start 440 440 410
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 1,190 740 1,115
Options (change) 952 592 923
Destination 900 900 995
Total Price $38,060 $41,810 $24,900

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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: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,689
Model Year201620162021
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$38,060$41,810$24,900
Adjustments for Features-4,800-10,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,260$31,335$24,900
Cost Above Minimum$1,925$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162021
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, rear $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 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
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$7,400$13,075$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$10,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,527-9,8970

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162021
ModelCX-9Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.3 in106.3 in
Length199.4 in182.7 in
Width77.5 in70.9 in
Height69.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 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
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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