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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: $30,695

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $1,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,315

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $1,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $26,195 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,265 $27,992
Luxury Package 2,400  
Power Package 1,000  
Class II trailer hitch 375 468
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Roof rack crossbars   195
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Luxury Package 2,135  
Power Package 890  
Class II trailer hitch 300 351
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 3,775 1,670
Options (change) 3,325 1,159
Destination 725 775
Total Price $30,695 $32,340
Total Invoice $28,315 $29,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sedona EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,625
Model Year20082012
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,695$32,340
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,680$32,340
Total Invoice$28,315$29,926
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,301$29,926

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Removable second row seats$0 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelSedonaForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.0 in
Length202.0 in179.5 in
Width78.3 in70.1 in
Height69.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.9 in0.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
80.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.5 ft368.3 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 seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested257589%
Total Not Requested32511%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Dual power sliding doors800No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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