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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: $32,655

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,168

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelSedonaSedonaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,900 $41,900 $28,195
Base Invoice $34,638 $39,174 $26,409
Remote start 425 425 432
Class II trailer hitch 400 400 468
iPod integration     223
Cargo net     46
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
Remote start 353 353 324
Class II trailer hitch 332 332 351
iPod integration     145
Cargo net     30
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 825 825 3,765
Options (change) 685 685 3,064
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $38,675 $43,675 $32,655
Total Invoice $36,273 $40,809 $30,168

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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: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,630
Model Year201820182009
ModelSedonaSedonaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$38,675$43,675$32,655
Adjustments for Features-3,705-6,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,970$36,820$32,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$0
Total Invoice$36,273$40,809$30,168
Adjustments for Features-3,475-6,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,798$34,404$30,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,606$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182009
ModelSedonaSedonaForester
TrimSXSX Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
AC power outlet, second area $50 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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 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  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,925$12,075$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$6,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,475-6,4050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelSedonaForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.5 in103.0 in
Length201.4 in179.5 in
Width78.1 in70.1 in
Height68.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,414 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.1 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
78.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
142.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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