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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: $25,695

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $13,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,915

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $12,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,295
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $19,965
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 205A 2,800    
2.0L I4 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Premium Package     2,400
2.7L V6     1,000
Rear spoiler     350
Navigation system 676 676  
Package 205A 2,380    
2.0L I4 906 906  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Premium Package     2,100
2.7L V6     900
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 6,185 3,385 3,750
Options (change) 5,318 2,938 3,300
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $39,105 $42,065 $25,695
Total Invoice $36,170 $39,031 $23,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,264
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4192hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$39,105$42,065$25,695
Adjustments for Features-4,315-5,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,790$36,185$25,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$36,170$39,031$23,915
Adjustments for Features-3,991-5,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,179$33,575$23,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,396$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
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$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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,705$9,270$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$5,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,991-5,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerRondo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in179.0 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.3,443 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft374.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested192564%

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
192 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
192 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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