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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: $24,345

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $9,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $8,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $21,295
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $19,965
Third-row seat 845 375  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sunroof 850 850  
Premium Package     2,400
Third-row seat 718 319  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sunroof 723 723  
Premium Package     2,100
Options (change) 4,395 3,415 2,400
Options (change) 3,736 2,904 2,100
Destination 735 735 650
Total Price $33,500 $35,265 $24,345
Total Invoice $31,261 $33,000 $22,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,997
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,500$35,265$24,345
Adjustments for Features-1,660-3,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,840$32,180$24,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$31,261$33,000$22,715
Adjustments for Features-1,549-2,8870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,712$30,113$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$401$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$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 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,100$5,525$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$3,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,549-2,8870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20072009
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 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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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