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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: $24,410

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $10,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,770

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $9,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $21,295
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $19,965
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Premium Package     2,400
Rear bumper protector     65
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Premium Package     2,100
Rear bumper protector     55
Options (change) 5,230 2,930 2,465
Options (change) 4,446 2,491 2,155
Destination 785 785 650
Total Price $35,260 $36,110 $24,410
Total Invoice $32,504 $33,454 $22,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,498
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$35,260$36,110$24,410
Adjustments for Features-3,510-4,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,750$32,100$24,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$32,504$33,454$22,770
Adjustments for Features-3,236-3,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,268$29,739$22,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$471$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year200820082009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
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 
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$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,750$6,250$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,510$4,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,236-3,7150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20082009
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested105082%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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