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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: $38,844

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,016

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,889

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelSedonaSedonaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,900 $41,900 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,638 $39,174 $33,675
Advanced Touring Package 3,900    
Roof rack crossbars 285 285 181
Remote start 425 425 455
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 619
Door sill trim plates     53
Cargo net     68
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Advanced Touring Package 3,626    
Roof rack crossbars 239 239 117
Remote start 353 353 341
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 464
Door sill trim plates     34
Cargo net     44
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Options (change) 5,010 1,110 1,839
Options (change) 4,550 924 1,299
Destination 950 950 915
Total Price $42,860 $43,960 $38,844
Total Invoice $40,138 $41,048 $35,889

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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: $4,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,411
Model Year201820182018
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 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$42,860$43,960$38,844
Adjustments for Features0-600-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,860$43,360$38,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$40,138$41,048$35,889
Adjustments for Features0-560-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,138$40,488$35,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018
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$100$100 
AC power outlet, second area$50$50 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
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 
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$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$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $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 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
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$7,825$8,425$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-162

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
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

Advanced Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Around view cameras300No
AC power outlet, second area50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%

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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