Base Price: $21,420
Price as Tested: $32,595
Why We Drove It: The Kia Sedona was among the top-ranked vehicles in its class in our 2007 Initial Quality and APEAL studies, receives excellent crash-test scores from the NHTSA, and is a Top Safety Pick for crashworthiness according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.


In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Kia Sedona, the people that actually own and drive one told us:


"I love the ability to turn sharp corners easily!"


"The seat warmers are the best. I wish we had them in the backseats also."


"The front dash console has lots of storage! It's great with little kids! I love it!"


"[I appreciate] the open spacious feeling for the rear seating and storage."


"The storage and space is great for loading and moving big things."


"The acceleration is fantastic for a 6-cylinder."


"Storage is remarkable; not an inch wasted."


"Roomy interior and especially deep trunk."


"I love the leather interior."


Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Kia Sedona:
1. Effectiveness of center console
2. Appearance of exterior paint
3. How well interior colors/materials are coordinated


Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Kia Sedona:
1. Excessive wind noise
2. Windshield Wipers/Washer   Difficult to use/Controls poor location
3. Abnormal noises under vehicle