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.