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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: $23,535

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,860

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForteRondo
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,690 $19,195
Base Invoice $18,751 $17,995
Premium Package 2,700 1,200
UVO 600  
Rear bumper protector 75 65
Cargo tray 80 75
Floor mats 115  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
2.7L V6   1,000
Rear spoiler   350
Premium Package 2,441 1,050
UVO 558  
Rear bumper protector 62 55
Cargo tray 67 60
Floor mats 93  
Leather seating surfaces   850
2.7L V6   900
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,570 3,690
Options (change) 3,221 3,215
Destination 825 650
Total Price $24,085 $23,535
Total Invoice $22,797 $21,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,406
Model Year20152008
ModelForteRondo
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4182hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$24,085$23,535
Adjustments for Features-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,610$23,535
Total Invoice$22,797$21,860
Adjustments for Features-2,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,454$21,860

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20152008
ModelForteRondo
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,200$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3430

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20152008
ModelForteRondo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in179.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,443 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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		23.2 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.231.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft374.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested200055%
Total Not Requested162545%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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