2014 Kia Sedona vs. 2015 Kia Sedona
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 Kia Sedona and 2015 Kia Sedona contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 Kia Sedona and the 2015 Kia Sedona.
When comparing the 2014 Kia Sedona's and the 2015 Kia Sedona's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Kia Sedona has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2015 Kia Sedona has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2014 Kia Sedona and 2015 Kia Sedona have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2014 Kia Sedona's and the 2015 Kia Sedona's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Kia Sedona is a better car than the 2015 Kia Sedona.
Pricing: A used 2014 Kia Sedona ranges from $5,199 to $15,997 while a used 2015 Kia Sedona is priced between $6,877 to $17,800.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2014 Kia Sedona and the 2015 Kia Sedona both lose 44.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Sedona is 8.6 out of 10. Kia Sedona is ranked 2 out of 7 Best Minivans based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Kia Sedona is 8.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2014 Kia Sedona’s base engine makes 269 horsepower, and the 2015 Kia Sedona base engine makes 276 horsepower. Both the Sedona and the Sedona are rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 475 and 506 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Sedona has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$24,455
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$20,140 - $30,765
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$24,305
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$20,720 - $29,995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,955
Price Range:
$5,199 - $15,997
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$11,659
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$9,059 - $16,647
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
134,548
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,670
Price Range:
$6,877 - $17,800
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$13,198
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$10,552 - $19,124
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
83
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110,491
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Kia Sedona Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Sedona Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Kia Sedona
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Kia Sedona
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 13.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 11.1
Kia Sedona Rankings
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2014 Kia Sedona Trim Levels
EX, LX
2015 Kia Sedona Trim Levels
EX, L, LX, SX, SX Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
269 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
246 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
276 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
337 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.3 inches
Cargo Space:
32.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
80.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
204.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
80.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
199.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4649 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
202 inches
Wheelbase:
118.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4414 lbs
Width:
89.3 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
201.4 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Silverstone Beige
Black
Aurora Black / Platinum Graphite
Blue
Glacier Blue
Red
Claret Red
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Aurora Black
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Gray
