Kia Optima Kia Optima 2012 Kia Rondo Kia Rondo 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,390

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,710

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $3,060

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRondo
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $19,195
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $17,995
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950   1,200
Leather seating surfaces         1,000
Rear spoiler         350
Body kit (gray/black)         995
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635   1,050
Leather seating surfaces         850
Rear spoiler         300
Body kit (gray/black)         865
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 3,545
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 2,635 0 3,065
Destination 750 750 750 750 650
Total Price $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $26,450 $23,390
Total Invoice $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $24,770 $21,710

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Kia Rondo dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $361
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRondo
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16225/50-17
Total Price$26,900$28,800$30,200$26,450$23,390
Adjustments for Features-4,155-4,155-4,7800-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,745$24,645$25,420$26,450$22,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$3,705$0
Total Invoice$25,060$26,840$28,145$24,770$21,710
Adjustments for Features-3,871-3,872-4,4550-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,189$22,968$23,690$24,770$20,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,779$2,501$3,581$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRondo
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire $150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive, small$5$5$5  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,205$8,205$8,830$4,050$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$4,155$4,780$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,871-3,872-4,4550-882

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaRondo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in179.0 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.431.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.474.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Body kit (gray/black)
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit (gray/black)0Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.