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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sedona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sedona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,555

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,411

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterSedona
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $29,195
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $27,275
Rear bumper protector 72 72  
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 375
Cargo net 46 46  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Luxury Package     2,500
Rear bumper protector 47 47  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 300
Cargo net 30 30  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Luxury Package     2,225
Options (change) 1,215 1,485 2,875
Options (change) 836 1,011 2,525
Destination 645 645 795
Total Price $28,555 $30,025 $32,865
Total Invoice $26,411 $27,772 $30,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sedona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,467
Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterSedona
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4271hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/60-17
Total Price$28,555$30,025$32,865
Adjustments for Features-6150-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,940$30,025$29,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,411$27,772$30,595
Adjustments for Features-5690-3,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,842$27,772$27,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sedona

Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterSedona
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Conversation mirror  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, front row  $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats  $0
Stowable third row seats  $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$5,635$5,020$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments-5690-3,286

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sedona

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterSedona
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in118.9 in
Length176.6 in202.0 in
Width68.3 in78.3 in
Height65.0 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in65.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in65.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft332.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.080.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3141.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sedona EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested220084%
Total Not Requested42516%

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