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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: $22,920

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $16,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,280

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $16,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,195 $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $17,995 $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Third-row seat 500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,000        
Premium Package 1,200        
Rear spoiler 350        
Cargo mat 75 100 100 100 100
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,110      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Third-row seat 425        
Leather seating surfaces 850        
Premium Package 1,050        
Rear spoiler 300        
Cargo mat 60 95 95 95 95
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,004      
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 3,125 4,455 1,695 1,695 100
Options (change) 2,685 4,233 1,610 1,610 95
Destination 600 945 945 945 945
Total Price $22,920 $39,175 $44,315 $47,995 $54,280
Total Invoice $21,280 $37,433 $42,355 $45,870 $51,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,343
Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$22,920$39,175$44,315$47,995$54,280
Adjustments for Features0-6,080-9,860-11,310-16,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,920$33,095$34,455$36,685$37,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,360$3,590$4,560
Total Invoice$21,280$37,433$42,355$45,870$51,879
Adjustments for Features0-5,810-9,424-10,809-15,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,280$31,623$32,931$35,061$35,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,308$3,438$4,366

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072017201720172017
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$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
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,850$10,930$14,710$16,160$21,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,080$9,860$11,310$16,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,810-9,424-10,809-15,890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072017
ModelRondoExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length179.0 in198.3 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft381.7 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2025100%

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