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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: $30,270

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $1,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,915

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $1,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelSedonaForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,795 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,890 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Luxury Package 2,400      
Power Package 1,000      
Class II trailer hitch 375 619 619 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Cargo net   68 68 68
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Luxury Package 2,135      
Power Package 890      
Class II trailer hitch 300 464 464 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Cargo net   44 44 44
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Options (change) 3,775 1,052 1,052 1,052
Options (change) 3,325 744 744 744
Destination 700 915 915 915
Total Price $30,270 $31,362 $35,057 $38,057
Total Invoice $27,915 $29,164 $32,546 $35,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $289
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelSedonaForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,270$31,362$35,057$38,057
Adjustments for Features0-515-5,300-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$30,847$29,757$32,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$27,915$29,164$32,546$35,334
Adjustments for Features0-479-4,920-5,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,915$28,685$27,626$30,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelSedonaForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Conversation mirror$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Removable second row seats$0   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,550$7,065$11,850$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515$5,300$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-479-4,920-5,199

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
ModelSedonaForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.9 in
Length202.0 in180.9 in
Width78.3 in70.7 in
Height69.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,388 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
80.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.5 ft374.7 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 wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested277596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual power sliding doors800No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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