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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: $24,770

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $4,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,075

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $5,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelRondoEncoreEncore
TrimEXBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $24,365 $25,565
Base Invoice $19,965 $23,390 $24,542
Premium Package 2,400    
Rear spoiler 350    
Cargo tray 75 110 110
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Navigation system   495 850
Preferred II Group   2,500  
Sunroof   900 900
1.4L I4   895 895
Premium Package 2,100    
Rear spoiler 300    
Cargo tray 60 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Navigation system   450 774
Preferred II Group   2,400  
Sunroof   819 819
1.4L I4   814 814
Options (change) 2,825 5,295 3,150
Options (change) 2,460 4,942 2,866
Destination 650 975 975
Total Price $24,770 $30,635 $29,690
Total Invoice $23,075 $29,307 $28,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,186
Model Year200920182018
ModelRondoEncoreEncore
TrimEXBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG27/33 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$24,770$30,635$29,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,620-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$28,015$27,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$23,075$29,307$28,383
Adjustments for Features0-2,506-2,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,075$26,801$26,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200920182018
ModelRondoEncoreEncore
TrimEXBaseSport Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Engine-block heater $35$35
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,290$6,910$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,620$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,506-2,122

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092018
ModelRondoEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in100.6 in
Length179.0 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,333 lb.3,237 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in35.8 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested102589%
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100072%
Total Not Requested38528%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore Sport Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Engine-block heater35No
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100072%
Total Not Requested38528%

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