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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: $32,829

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172021
ModelSedonaSedonaSedonaForester
TrimEXSXSX LimitedPremium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $36,900 $41,900 $27,795
Advanced Premium Technology Package 2,800      
Floor mats 195      
Roof rack crossbars 285 285 285 181
Remote start 425 425 425 455
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 400 619
Advanced Touring Package   3,900    
Eyesight Package       1,695
Door sill trim plates       53
Cargo net       68
Rear bumper protector       98
Universal garage door opener       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Power liftgate       450
Advanced Premium Technology Package 2,602      
Floor mats 166      
Roof rack crossbars 239 239 239 117
Remote start 353 353 353 341
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 332 464
Advanced Touring Package   3,626    
Eyesight Package       1,412
Door sill trim plates       34
Cargo net       44
Rear bumper protector       63
Universal garage door opener       78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Power liftgate       413
Options (change) 4,105 5,010 1,110 3,984
Options (change) 3,692 4,550 924 3,124
Destination 895 895 895 1,050
Total Price $38,600 $42,805 $43,905 $32,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,995
Model Year2017201720172021
ModelSedonaSedonaSedonaForester
TrimEXSXSX LimitedPremium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6276hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$38,600$42,805$43,905$32,829
Adjustments for Features-2,200-5,100-5,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,400$37,705$38,205$32,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,305$1,805$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720172021
ModelSedonaSedonaSedonaForester
TrimEXSXSX LimitedPremium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
AC power outlet, second area $50$50 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800$800 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,150$11,050$11,650$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$5,100$5,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,065-4,776-5,3220

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
ModelSedonaForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.5 in105.1 in
Length201.4 in182.1 in
Width78.1 in71.5 in
Height68.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,414 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.6 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
78.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
142.0 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sedona EX

Advanced Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated second row seats200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested45022%

Option Package Details
Kia Sedona SX

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Around view cameras300No
AC power outlet, second area50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested145054%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested192587%
Total Not Requested30013%

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