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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: $38,736

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,498

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,585

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Model Year201720172016
ModelSedonaSedonaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,900 $41,900 $33,795
Base Invoice $34,638 $39,174 $31,569
Advanced Touring Package 3,900    
Roof rack crossbars 285 285 199
Remote start 425 425 445
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 634
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Cargo net     90
Rear bumper protector     95
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia     207
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia     298
AC power outlet     415
Advanced Touring Package 3,626    
Roof rack crossbars 239 239 117
Remote start 353 353 333
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 475
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Cargo net     58
Rear bumper protector     61
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia     134
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia     193
AC power outlet     311
Options (change) 5,010 1,110 4,091
Options (change) 4,550 924 3,079
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $42,805 $43,905 $38,736
Total Invoice $40,083 $40,993 $35,498

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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: $2,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,731
Model Year201720172016
ModelSedonaSedonaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$42,805$43,905$38,736
Adjustments for Features-1,980-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,825$41,325$38,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$40,083$40,993$35,498
Adjustments for Features-1,854-2,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,229$38,584$35,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172016
ModelSedonaSedonaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet, second area$50$50 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo tray  $40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,525$9,125$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,854-2,4090

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172016
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Around view cameras300No
AC power outlet, second area50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested95035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%

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