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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: $38,663

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,772

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSedonaForester
TrimSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $36,090
Base Invoice $37,328 $33,675
Technology Package 2,800  
Remote start 350 455
Class II trailer hitch 400 619
FWD 0  
Lounge Seating 0  
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Technology Package 2,584  
Remote start 291 341
Class II trailer hitch 332 464
FWD 0  
Lounge Seating 0  
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Options (change) 3,550 1,658
Options (change) 3,207 1,182
Destination 895 915
Total Price $44,345 $38,663
Total Invoice $41,430 $35,772

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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: $3,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,046
Model Year20162018
ModelSedonaForester
TrimSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$44,345$38,663
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,620$38,663
Total Invoice$41,430$35,772
Adjustments for Features-1,6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,818$35,772

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelSedonaForester
TrimSX Limited2.0XT 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 
AC power outlet$100 
AC power outlet, second area$50 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Sunroof, second row$900 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,475$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelSedonaForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.5 in103.9 in
Length201.4 in180.9 in
Width78.1 in70.7 in
Height68.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,414 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.6 in38.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
78.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
142.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sedona SX Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
AC power outlet, second area50No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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