First Drive: 2015 Kia Sedona
#16
It's been reported by multiple magazines and news outlets, as the first wave of press events concluded, which is why you're seeing the posts like the one at Autoblog. They simply didn't go as detailed as they could have. So it's official. Maybe not to you, but it's set.
Here's another example of the announced pricing, don't get confused that Automobile lumps in the destination charge to the base prices listed earlier:
http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...omy-announced/
Here's another example of the announced pricing, don't get confused that Automobile lumps in the destination charge to the base prices listed earlier:
http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...omy-announced/
#19
Odyssey is still the one to beat in the segment for sure. I'm not a fan of Honda's dual screen infotainment architecture though. I think Kia's is a bit better and intuitive. And of course if you must have AWD, then the Sienna is the only choice.
#21
Lexus Champion
Nope not a typo, but it's not really $17K in options. The SX-L model starts higher than that and has very few options you can add to it.
How long ago was your friend buying his Sedona? Because even the current outgoing model starts at ~$26,000 and so even with heavy incentives you'd be looking at maybe $22K BEFORE taxes.
The fully loaded SX-L trim has nearly every feature available in today's Odyssey and Sienna, and will be highly competitive in the segment.
Sticker price for a top of the line (non AWD) Sienna hits over $46K and Odyssey ~$45K.
So they know they can't price right in line with them.
And it goes without saying that the majority of vans will not be the top of the SX-L, but will be lower trims that are obviously less expensive. So maybe Kia won't sell many $43K minivans, but I'm sure there are people who will like the somewhat more masculine design.
How long ago was your friend buying his Sedona? Because even the current outgoing model starts at ~$26,000 and so even with heavy incentives you'd be looking at maybe $22K BEFORE taxes.
The fully loaded SX-L trim has nearly every feature available in today's Odyssey and Sienna, and will be highly competitive in the segment.
Sticker price for a top of the line (non AWD) Sienna hits over $46K and Odyssey ~$45K.
So they know they can't price right in line with them.
And it goes without saying that the majority of vans will not be the top of the SX-L, but will be lower trims that are obviously less expensive. So maybe Kia won't sell many $43K minivans, but I'm sure there are people who will like the somewhat more masculine design.
#22
Exactly, they know that this top trim will be quite small in the overall sales mix, but almost all automakers like to show of the top trim early on. Show's what they're capable of making, their newest features, etc.
#23
Holy Smoke.......are they kidding? $17,000 worth of options? Who's going to buy a 43K Kia minivan? That kind of money will buy an AWD Sienna Limited. An ex-co-worker of mine (though he got it on a special end-of-year clearance) paid less than 19K for his last Sedona, out the door. I know those days are now gone, but 43K is unreasonable.
I suspect it is a typo, and they probably meant 33K, not 43K.
I suspect it is a typo, and they probably meant 33K, not 43K.
#24
Lexus Fanatic
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why? most everything gets more expensive and cars go up pretty gradually. it's the increasing amount of equipment (standard and optional) that's really driving prices, and many consumers can't get enough increased infotainment and safety features (whether or not they use them or they even work ).
#25
Lexus Fanatic
why? most everything gets more expensive and cars go up pretty gradually. it's the increasing amount of equipment (standard and optional) that's really driving prices, and many consumers can't get enough increased infotainment and safety features (whether or not they use them or they even work ).
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