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Kia Rondo vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,395

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $5,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,845

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $6,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelRondoEncore
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $19,195 $24,200
Base Invoice $17,995 $23,232
Premium Package 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Rear spoiler 350  
Leather Group   2,510
Sunroof   800
Premium Package 1,050  
Leather seating surfaces 850  
Rear spoiler 300  
Leather Group   2,410
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 2,550 3,310
Options (change) 2,200 3,114
Destination 650 750
Total Price $22,395 $28,260
Total Invoice $20,845 $27,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,649
Model Year20082013
ModelRondoEncore
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-18
Total Price$22,395$28,260
Adjustments for Features0-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,395$23,460
Total Invoice$20,845$27,096
Adjustments for Features0-4,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,845$22,494

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082013
ModelRondoEncore
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,250$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,602

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082013
ModelRondoEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in100.6 in
Length179.0 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,333 lb.3,190 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested122546%
Total Not Requested142554%

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