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Pros

Excellent value, roomy interior with lots of cupholders and storage bins, solid build quality, lengthy warranty coverage.

Cons

Handling and steering response could be better, missing a few key minivan features, ABS not standard, below-average fuel mileage.

What’s new

Second-row captain's chairs are now available on the LX, while all models get larger rear drum brakes.

Edmunds says

While mainstream minivans may offer all the latest gadgets, Kia's Sedona continues to stuff all essential ingredients of a family vehicle into a value-priced package.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$227/mo

$210/mo

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This thing won't die!

eagleboyrox, 07/09/2012

2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

I have an 05 Sedona and this van is surprisingly the most reliable van I have ever seen. Kia's cars are crap but this van has 306,234 miles on it right now and still runs like the day it came off the showroom floor. The engine is so quiet you can't hear it run and the transmission still shifts like it should. I love the room inside and the seats are easy to remove. I've even hauled my …

Bought New in January 2005

socaldave, 02/05/2013

2005 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Bought the van fully loaded: leather, DVD, ABS, moonroof, etc. Comparatively equipped mini-vans were much more expensive. Currently has about 58k miles after 8 years. The brakes went out by 20k miles and the ABS never seemed to work right. Replaced tires with Hankook (factory) tires the first couple of times. The inner walls on the front tires kept wearing out. Went with Michelins the …

Good van

busmunoz, 04/26/2013

2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Bought the van used in 2009, and other than the required maintenance I never had to fix a thing. I love this van. I put about 75,000 miles on it and it is more reliable than any new car I ever bought.

She's My Work Horse

yankeegirl89, 08/13/2013

2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

This Van Currently has 123,000+ miles on it and counting, we've used it to haul all my kids to their games and meets, move their stuff to their college dorms and apartments. We have moved furniture, appliances, taken trips, been all over in it, she's been old reliable. Haven't had any problems with this van, I would buy another one were it not for the fact that in another year I wont …

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2005 Sedona Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP	$20,650
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$227/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	21.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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2005 Kia Sedona Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

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Bought New in January 2005

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She's My Work Horse

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.

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This thing won't die!

Bought New in January 2005

Good van

She's My Work Horse

2005 Sedona Highlights

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}