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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: $24,825

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,009

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.5 X
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $27,745 $21,195
Base Invoice $25,710 $20,015
Luxury Package 2,400  
Class II trailer hitch 375 299
Premium Package   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   72
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Luxury Package 2,135  
Class II trailer hitch 300 195
Premium Package   1,338
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   47
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 2,775 2,985
Options (change) 2,435 2,349
Destination 750 645
Total Price $31,270 $24,825
Total Invoice $28,895 $23,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,677
Model Year20092008
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.5 X
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6173hp H4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,270$24,825
Adjustments for Features-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,715$24,825
Total Invoice$28,895$23,009
Adjustments for Features-4,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,686$23,009

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.5 X
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $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
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Total Value of Features$8,900$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2090

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,387 lb.3,165 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 surfaces900No
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 Requested130045%
Total Not Requested160055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested197556%

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