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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: $11,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,025

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $10,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,280 $33,280 $36,280 $19,195
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,044 $33,774 $17,995
XLT Sport Package 3,795      
Third-row seat       500
Premium Package       1,200
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Rear bumper protector       65
XLT Sport Package 3,226      
Third-row seat       425
Premium Package       1,050
Leather seating surfaces       850
Rear bumper protector       55
Options (change) 3,795 0 0 2,765
Options (change) 3,226 0 0 2,380
Destination 815 815 815 650
Total Price $33,890 $34,095 $37,095 $22,610
Total Invoice $31,445 $31,859 $34,589 $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: $9,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,687
Model Year2010201020102008
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)255/50-20245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,890$34,095$37,095$22,610
Adjustments for Features-1,755-1,705-5,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,135$32,390$31,865$22,610
Cost Above Minimum$270$525$0$0
Total Invoice$31,445$31,859$34,589$21,025
Adjustments for Features-1,628-1,593-4,8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,817$30,266$29,712$21,025
Cost Above Minimum$105$554$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year2010201020102008
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 
Safety key$5$5$5 
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 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$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  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 $600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power recliner, driver seat $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,330$7,280$10,805$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$1,705$5,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,628-1,593-4,8770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20102008
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

XLT Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
255/50R20 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested170044%
Total Not Requested217556%

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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