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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: $22,610

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,025

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $9,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $19,195
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $17,995
Third-row seat 875 875   500
Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 995     1,000
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Sunroof   850 850  
Premium Package       1,200
Rear bumper protector       65
Third-row seat 744 744   425
Convenience Package 506      
Leather seating surfaces 846     850
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Sunroof   723 723  
Premium Package       1,050
Rear bumper protector       55
Options (change) 3,260 1,725 850 2,765
Options (change) 2,771 1,467 723 2,380
Destination 815 815 815 650
Total Price $32,545 $34,155 $37,215 $22,610
Total Invoice $30,044 $31,601 $34,439 $21,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,850
Model Year2009200920092008
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, 4190, 7315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$32,545$34,155$37,215$22,610
Adjustments for Features-2,350-2,525-5,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$31,630$32,065$22,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$1,870$0
Total Invoice$30,044$31,601$34,439$21,025
Adjustments for Features-2,169-2,336-4,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,875$29,265$29,673$21,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$1,798$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year2009200920092008
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$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $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 
Folding third row seats$600$600 $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,850$6,025$8,650$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$2,525$5,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,169-2,336-4,7660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20092008
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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
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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