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Used 2021 Kia Sedona Minivan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Kia Sedona minivan comes in three trim levels — LX, EX and SX — all of which come standard with eight-passenger seating. Under the hood is a 3.3-liter V6 engine (276 horsepower, 248 pound-feet of torque) that drives the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

LX
Standard features for the base Sedona LX include:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic headlights
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • A 7-inch touchscreen
  • A six-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

EX
The EX adds a bunch of features and costs just a bit more than the LX. Its upgrades include:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Roof rails
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Remote-controlled sliding rear doors
  • Rear sunshades
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Three charge-only USB ports
  • A wireless charging pad
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alerts you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane is in your blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)

The EX Premium package bridges the gap between the EX and range-topping SX. Features on this package include:

  • Heated and power-folding mirrors
  • Chrome exterior trim
  • A sunroof
  • A hands-free liftgate
  • An auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • Driver memory settings
  • Four-way power lumbar adjustment for driver's seat
  • A power-adjustable passenger's seat
  • A 110-volt household-style power outlet
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Sedona and the car in front)

SX
The SX is the most luxe Sedona available. Starting with the EX's contents, it adds:

  • EX Premium package
  • LED headlights
  • A noise-reducing windshield
  • Selectable drive modes
  • A heated steering wheel
  • Ventilated front seats
  • An 8-inch touchscreen
  • Voice recognition
  • A navigation system
  • An eight-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sedona and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Which Sedona trim does Edmunds recommend?

The LX is attractively priced, but its list of equipment is pretty basic. The next-level EX is our preferred trim because it adds a wealth of features and upgrades for a reasonable price bump. You can also add the EX Premium package if you want more goodies without springing for the top-trim SX.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Everett, WA
Vehicle
Sedona LX
Sedona EX
Sedona SX
Vehicle
LX
3.3L 6cyl 8A
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SX
3.3L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
276 hp @ 6,000 rpm
276 hp @ 6,000 rpm
276 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
248 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
248 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
248 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Engine displacement
3.3 l
3.3 l
3.3 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/65R17
235/60R18
235/60R18
Wheel size
17 X 6.5-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted/polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
18 / 24 / 21 MPG
18 / 24 / 21 MPG
18 / 24 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.1 gal.
21.1 gal.
21.1 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
380 / 506 miles
380 / 506 miles
380 / 506 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.7 ft.
37.7 ft.
37.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,443 lb.
4,503 lb.
4,517 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
89.3 in.
89.3 in.
89.3 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.1 in.
78.1 in.
78.1 in.
Height
68.5 in.
69.1 in.
69.1 in.
Length
201.4 in.
201.4 in.
201.4 in.
Wheelbase
120.5 in.
120.5 in.
120.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
33.9 cu. ft.
33.9 cu. ft.
33.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
63.9 in.
63.9 in.
63.9 in.
Rear Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
41.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
63.1 in.
63.1 in.
63.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$49,192
$48,607
$50,638
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.66
$0.65
$0.68
Depreciation
$15,235
$14,347
$15,713
Financing
$4,718
$4,697
$5,194
Taxes & Fees
$1,797
$1,790
$1,952
Fuel
$15,807
$15,807
$15,807
Insurance
$3,759
$3,876
$3,882
Maintenance
$6,016
$6,230
$6,230
Repairs
$1,860
$1,860
$1,860
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Dark Graphite, cloth
Camel Beige, leather
Dark Graphite, leather
Camel Beige, leather
Dark Graphite, leather
Exterior
Pantera Metal
Silky Silver
Aurora Black Pearl
Celestial Blue
Pantera Metal
Silky Silver
Snow White Pearl
Aurora Black Pearl
Celestial Blue
Pantera Metal
Silky Silver
Snow White Pearl
Aurora Black Pearl
Celestial Blue