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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: $32,865

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $3,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,595

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $3,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $34,295
Base Invoice $27,275 $32,028
Luxury Package 2,500  
Class II trailer hitch 375 634
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Rear bumper protector   95
Roof rack crossbars   199
Luxury Package 2,225  
Class II trailer hitch 300 475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Rear bumper protector   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 2,875 1,293
Options (change) 2,525 889
Destination 795 875
Total Price $32,865 $36,463
Total Invoice $30,595 $33,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sedona EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $695
Model Year20112017
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,865$36,463
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,865$33,763
Total Invoice$30,595$33,792
Adjustments for Features0-2,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,595$31,290

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,900$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,502

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
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 Weight4,387 lb.3,624 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2259%

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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