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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: $23,035

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $14,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,385

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $13,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $19,195
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $17,995
Rear bumper protector 85 85 85 65
Cargo tray 115 115 115 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,500      
Third-row seat       500
Premium Package       1,200
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Rear spoiler       350
Rear bumper protector 74 74 74 55
Cargo tray 99 99 99 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Package 201A 1,309      
Third-row seat       425
Premium Package       1,050
Leather seating surfaces       850
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 3,295 1,795 1,795 3,190
Options (change) 2,874 1,565 1,565 2,740
Destination 895 895 895 650
Total Price $37,090 $40,790 $44,365 $23,035
Total Invoice $34,448 $37,988 $41,322 $21,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,831
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$37,090$40,790$44,365$23,035
Adjustments for Features-3,480-6,545-7,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,610$34,245$36,795$23,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$3,185$0
Total Invoice$34,448$37,988$41,322$21,385
Adjustments for Features-3,232-6,095-7,0510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,216$31,893$34,271$21,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$677$3,055$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRondo
TrimXLTLimitedSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $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
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,155$11,220$12,245$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$6,545$7,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,232-6,095-7,0510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20142008
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,334 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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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