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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: $25,765

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,940

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $3,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRondo
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $21,295
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $19,965
Premium Package 2,300       2,400
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 75
Rear spoiler         350
Body kit (gray/black)         995
Premium Package 2,088       2,100
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 60
Rear spoiler         300
Body kit (gray/black)         865
Options (change) 2,380 80 80 80 3,820
Options (change) 2,155 67 67 67 3,325
Destination 895 895 895 895 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $28,875 $31,965 $31,266 $31,475 $25,765
Total Invoice $26,952 $29,714 $28,786 $29,342 $23,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $585
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRondo
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$28,875$31,965$31,266$31,475$25,765
Adjustments for Features-2,600-885-735-4,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,275$31,080$30,531$27,075$25,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,805$4,256$800$0
Total Invoice$26,952$29,714$28,786$29,342$23,940
Adjustments for Features-2,427-823-677-4,1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,525$28,891$28,109$25,240$23,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,366$3,584$715$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRondo
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXEX
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40 
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 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300 
Folding third row seats    $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,340$6,625$6,475$10,140$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$885$735$4,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,427-823-677-4,1020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaRondo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in179.0 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.931.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.974.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Body kit (gray/black)
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit (gray/black)0Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%

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