Kia Sedona vs Dodge Grand Caravan Mechanicsburg PA

he minivan has become a very popular alternative to the sports utility vehicle for many car shoppers these days. Though the fact that "cool" or "sexy" may not be the first adjectives that spring to mind when it comes to the minivan, most people have come to understand the benefits of driving a vehicle that's sharp and family-friendly.

When it comes to new minivans on the market, what exactly are the pros and cons with regards to a Kia Sedona compared to the new Dodge Grand Caravan? 

Interior

The interior design of the 2014 Kia Sedona has been described as having somewhat of a vintage, throwback feel in appearance, whereas some consumers felt that the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan has a very contemporary look in terms of design.

The 2014 Kia Sedona seats seven people throughout three rows, as does the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan.  Folding down the seats in the Dodge Grand Caravan creates remarkable cargo space in an instant, a feature which the new Kia Sedona also boasts.  This is an example of the useful versatility of the minivan as aforementioned, demonstrating its ability to transport people as a standard car would or packages and cargo as a truck could. 

In regards to the stereo sound system, the Kia Sedona comes with six speakers, a CD player, satellite radio, and more.  The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, however, only has four speakers, but it, too, has satellite radio capabilities as well as Blu-ray.

 

Engine Features and Economic Viability

In the 2014 Kia Sedona minivan you'll experience a 3.5L, 6-cylinder engine with a fuel economy of 17 city/24 highway miles per gallon.  The new Dodge Grand Caravan provides the same engine horsepower, but it has a slight edge in the fuel economy department, clocking in at 17 city/25 highway miles per gallon. 

In spite of this minor disadvantage, the new Kia Sedona remains an economically wise alternative based upon initial purchase price alone.  The Dodge Grand Caravan comes with an MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) of $26,995, yet you can save nearly $2,000 on a 2014 Kia Sedona, which has an MSRP of $25,900.

Another noteworthy economic factor that distinguishes these two vehicles is the available basic warranty.  You can have 36 months of basic warranty for 36,000 miles on the Dodge Grand Caravan, but the new Kia Sedona dwarfs that offer with a basic warranty of 60 months and 60,000 miles.

Safety Always Comes First

Glamour and excitement appeal aside, every car shopper places the safety of themselves and their passengers at the top of their list of priorities.  How do the new 2014 Kia Sedona and 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan match up in regards to safety features?

The new Kia Sedona contains standard safety features and scored well in crash test performances conducted by the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the areas of rear, frontal, and side impact.  Ratings for the Kia minivan's roof safety leave some room for improvement, however. 

The crashworthiness of the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan reflected high scores in regards to roof safety but only a range deemed "Acceptable" when it came to overall structure and safety cage.  The cage of the car refers to the beams that hold up the roof.

Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg

If you are shopping for a minivan and are more inclined towards a Kia Sedona, visit your Mechanicsburg Kia dealership and explore their inventory of new and used Kia Sedona minivans.  The dealership is located in Mechanicsburg, PA along Carlisle Pike.