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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: $31,025

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,681

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelSedonaForester
TrimSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $27,895
Base Invoice $37,328 $26,116
Class II trailer hitch 400 299
FWD 0  
Lounge Seating 0  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   72
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
Class II trailer hitch 332 195
FWD 0  
Lounge Seating 0  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   47
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 400 2,485
Options (change) 332 1,920
Destination 895 645
Total Price $41,195 $31,025
Total Invoice $38,555 $28,681

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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: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,710
Model Year20162008
ModelSedonaForester
TrimSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$41,195$31,025
Adjustments for Features-7,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,540$31,025
Total Invoice$38,555$28,681
Adjustments for Features-7,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,391$28,681

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelSedonaForester
TrimSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Sunroof, second row$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual legrests, second row$500 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$13,850$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelSedonaForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.5 in99.4 in
Length201.4 in176.6 in
Width78.1 in68.3 in
Height68.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,414 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.6 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
78.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
142.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sedona SX Limited

Lounge Seating
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Second-row buckets500No
Sunroof, second row900No
Manual legrests, second row500No
Upgraded headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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