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Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,038

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,232

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,030

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelSedonaForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,795 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,890 $24,930 $26,116
Luxury Package 2,400    
Power Package 1,000    
Class II trailer hitch 375 299 299
Cargo net   46 46
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Luxury Package 2,135    
Power Package 890    
Class II trailer hitch 300 195 195
Cargo net   30 30
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 3,775 698 968
Options (change) 3,325 455 630
Destination 700 645 645
Total Price $30,270 $28,038 $29,508
Total Invoice $27,915 $26,030 $27,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sedona EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $799
Model Year200620082008
ModelSedonaForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,270$28,038$29,508
Adjustments for Features-3,630-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,640$27,323$29,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,185
Total Invoice$27,915$26,030$27,391
Adjustments for Features-3,348-6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,567$25,366$27,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620082008
ModelSedonaForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$8,075$5,160$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,348-6640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelSedonaForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in99.4 in
Length202.0 in176.6 in
Width78.3 in68.3 in
Height69.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,388 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
80.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sedona EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested220076%
Total Not Requested70024%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Dual power sliding doors800No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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