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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: $27,670

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,891

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,960 $40,470 $20,890
Base Invoice $33,086 $38,294 $19,707
Premium Package 1,890   2,300
Cargo cover 325 325  
Cargo net 100 100 50
Cargo mat 100 100 95
Remote start 550 550 495
Technology Package     1,900
Floor mats     115
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Premium Package 1,625   2,079
Cargo cover 260 260  
Cargo net 80 80 42
Cargo mat 80 80 78
Remote start 440 440 410
Technology Package     1,717
Floor mats     93
6-speed shiftable automatic     940
Options (change) 2,965 1,075 5,955
Options (change) 2,485 860 5,359
Destination 940 940 825
Total Price $38,865 $42,485 $27,670
Total Invoice $36,511 $40,094 $25,891

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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: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,735
Model Year201820182015
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$38,865$42,485$27,670
Adjustments for Features-5,200-6,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,665$35,685$27,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0
Total Invoice$36,511$40,094$25,891
Adjustments for Features-4,885-6,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,626$33,677$25,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,051$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182015
ModelCX-9CX-9Forte
TrimTouringGrand TouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information $75 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$8,800$10,400$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$6,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,885-6,4170

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
ModelCX-9Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.3 in106.3 in
Length199.4 in171.3 in
Width77.5 in70.1 in
Height69.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%

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 radio50Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Total Requested320096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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