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Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,395

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $1,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,845

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRondo
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,100 $19,195
Base Invoice $17,605 $17,995
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220 350
2.7L V6 1,300  
CD changer, remote 375  
Premium Package   1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169 300
2.7L V6 1,020  
CD changer, remote 288  
Premium Package   1,050
Leather seating surfaces   850
Options (change) 3,775 2,550
Options (change) 3,142 2,200
Destination 590 650
Total Price $23,465 $22,395
Total Invoice $21,337 $20,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,074
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRondo
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine170hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$23,465$22,395
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,465$21,770
Total Invoice$21,337$20,845
Adjustments for Features0-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,337$20,263

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRondo
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,850$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRondo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in179.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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		13.6 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.631.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.674.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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