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Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,845

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $13,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,220

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $12,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,195 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $17,995 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Third-row seat 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Premium Package 1,200      
Rear spoiler 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,500    
Third-row seat 425      
Leather seating surfaces 850      
Premium Package 1,050      
Rear spoiler 300      
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Package 201A   1,309    
Options (change) 3,050 3,095 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 2,625 2,701 1,392 1,392
Destination 600 895 895 895
Total Price $22,845 $36,670 $40,590 $43,270
Total Invoice $21,220 $34,070 $37,815 $40,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,617
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$22,845$36,670$40,590$43,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,480-6,095-7,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,845$33,190$34,495$35,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,305$2,510
Total Invoice$21,220$34,070$37,815$40,314
Adjustments for Features0-3,233-5,678-7,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,220$30,837$32,137$33,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300$2,424

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007201320132013
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$8,155$10,770$12,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,480$6,095$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,233-5,678-7,053

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072013
ModelRondoExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length179.0 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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