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Honda Element vs. Kia Rondo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Kia Rondo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,930

Kia Rondo LX   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,860

Kia Rondo LX   
Difference: $3,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElementElementRondoRondo
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $16,395 $19,195
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $15,625 $17,995
5-speed automatic 800 800    
Convenience Package     300  
Popular Equipment Package     1,500  
Floor mats     85  
5-speed automatic 742 742    
Convenience Package     250  
Popular Equipment Package     1,270  
Floor mats     65  
Options (change) 800 800 1,885 0
Options (change) 742 742 1,585 0
Destination 670 670 650 650
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $18,930 $19,845
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $17,860 $18,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElementElementRondoRondo
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$22,460$24,245$18,930$19,845
Adjustments for Features-225-4500-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,235$23,795$18,930$19,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$260
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$17,860$18,645
Adjustments for Features-210-4200-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,743$22,189$17,860$18,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$170

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElementElementRondoRondo
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,595$2,820$2,370$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$450$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-4200-615

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20082008
ModelElementRondo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in179.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.3,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.031.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft374.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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