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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,495

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,920

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $7,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $19,195
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $17,995
Third-row seat 845 845 845 500
Leather seating surfaces 695     1,000
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
Premium Package       1,200
Third-row seat 718 718 718 425
Leather seating surfaces 591     850
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
Premium Package       1,050
Options (change) 2,950 2,255 2,255 2,700
Options (change) 2,508 1,917 1,917 2,325
Destination 645 645 645 600
Total Price $31,820 $33,100 $35,415 $22,495
Total Invoice $28,914 $30,080 $32,140 $20,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,994
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,820$33,100$35,415$22,495
Adjustments for Features-1,100-1,575-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,720$31,525$32,465$22,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$1,745$0
Total Invoice$28,914$30,080$32,140$20,920
Adjustments for Features-1,000-1,431-2,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,914$28,649$29,463$20,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$1,549$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year2006200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,300$5,675$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$1,575$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,000-1,431-2,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20062007
ModelExplorerRondo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in179.0 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft374.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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