2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9

2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9 - Front Left Comparison2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9 - Front Left Comparison
2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9 - Rear Right Comparison2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9 - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9 - Dashboard Comparison2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9 - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9 - Side Comparison2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9 - Side Comparison

What is the main difference between Sorento and CX-9?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2016 Kia Sorento is priced $4,685 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2013 Mazda CX-9, which is older by three model years. Also, the 2013 CX-9 has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Sorento gets 3 more mpg. And finally, the Sorento has a slightly smaller body than the CX-9. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.7 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.7 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$25,100
$29,785
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
3.7L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
185 hp
273 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
21 MPG
17 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
24 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
24 MPG
19 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.4 in
76.2 in
Length
Length
187.4 in
200.6 in
Height
Height
66.3 - 66.5 in
68.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
109.4 in
113.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96.8 ft2
106.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5 - 7
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.5 in
39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
44.1 in
40.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
59.4 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.3 in
39.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
39.4 in
39.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.0 in
58.7 in

Costs

2016 Kia Sorento

2013 Mazda CX-9

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400 - $2,850
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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