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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: $34,365

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $3,971

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,915

Kia Sedona EX   
Difference: $3,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSedonaForester
TrimEX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,275 $33,675
Luxury Package 2,500  
Class II trailer hitch 375 619
Navigation system 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Roof rack crossbars   181
Luxury Package 2,225  
Class II trailer hitch 300 464
Navigation system 1,320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 4,375 1,331
Options (change) 3,845 924
Destination 795 915
Total Price $34,365 $38,336
Total Invoice $31,915 $35,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $987
Model Year20112018
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$34,365$38,336
Adjustments for Features0-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,365$33,386
Total Invoice$31,915$35,514
Adjustments for Features0-4,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,915$30,928

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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$5,800$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,586

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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.3,653 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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