Jan 27th, 2011 by Dean Hightower
The 2011 Kia Sedona has been honored by U.S. News & World Report as the best minivan for the money for 2011. The Best Car for the Money awards combine U.S. News vehicle rankings with five-year total cost of ownership data from TrueCar.com to determine the vehicle that best combines initial value with low cost of ownership.
With buyers becoming more cost conscious, the long-term costs of owning a vehicle are starting to be more important to new car buyers. The days of trading in a car or minivan after three years may be gone, so if you’re shopping for a new vehicle, you want it to last. Kia has worked for a long time to establish a good reputation for reliability, and buyers are starting to respect the Korean cars as realistic long term picks.
The 2011 Kia Sedona starts at $24,595, but with Kia’s January incentives, buyers can get $2,000 cash back or $1,500 back with a 1.9% interest rate incentive for 36 months. The 2011 Kia Sedona comes with Sirius radio, Bluetooth connectivity, front and rear power outlets and seven passenger seating standard. Powered sliding doors and rear hatch and automatic climate control are among the optional features available on the 2011 Kia Sedona.