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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: $32,461

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,904

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,999

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $27,275 $26,409
Luxury Package 2,500  
Class II trailer hitch 375 468
Navigation system 1,500 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
Luxury Package 2,225  
Class II trailer hitch 300 351
Navigation system 1,320 1,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,375 3,571
Options (change) 3,845 2,895
Destination 795 695
Total Price $34,365 $32,461
Total Invoice $31,915 $29,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $658
Model Year20112009
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,365$32,461
Adjustments for Features-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,010$32,461
Total Invoice$31,915$29,999
Adjustments for Features-1,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,657$29,999

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 
Removable second row seats$0 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$7,125$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2580

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested220084%
Total Not Requested42516%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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