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Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,415

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,450

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForteRondo
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,895 $19,195
Base Invoice $16,090 $17,995
Cargo tray 75 75
Sunroof 750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package   1,200
2.7L V6   1,000
Rear spoiler   350
Cargo tray 60 60
Sunroof 655  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Premium Package   1,050
2.7L V6   900
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 1,825 2,625
Options (change) 1,665 2,310
Destination 695 650
Total Price $19,415 $22,470
Total Invoice $18,450 $20,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,435
Model Year20112008
ModelForteRondo
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine156hp I4182hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$19,415$22,470
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,415$22,395
Total Invoice$18,450$20,955
Adjustments for Features0-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,450$20,885

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20112008
ModelForteRondo
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$2,600$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20112008
ModelForteRondo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in179.0 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,443 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
19.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.431.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft374.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6000
182 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6000
182 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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