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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: $19,150

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,265

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelForteRondoRondo
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,300 $17,495 $21,295
Base Invoice $17,430 $16,675 $19,965
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Plus Package   590  
Popular Equipment Package   1,000  
2.7L V6   1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler   350 350
Cargo tray 60 60 60
Plus Package   500  
Popular Equipment Package   790  
2.7L V6   900 900
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 75 3,015 1,425
Options (change) 60 2,550 1,260
Destination 775 650 650
Total Price $19,150 $21,160 $23,370
Total Invoice $18,265 $19,875 $21,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,934
Model Year201320092009
ModelForteRondoRondo
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine156hp I4192hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$19,150$21,160$23,370
Adjustments for Features-3400-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,810$21,160$21,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105
Total Invoice$18,265$19,875$21,875
Adjustments for Features-3240-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,941$19,875$19,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year201320092009
ModelForteRondoRondo
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Total Value of Features$2,775$2,435$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-3240-1,970

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20132009
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo LX

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested42568%
Total Not Requested20032%
Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

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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