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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: $23,610

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $7,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,195 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $17,995 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 1,200      
Third-row seat 500 875 875 375
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
2.7L V6 1,000      
Rear bumper protector 65      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Ironman Package   1,495    
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Premium Package 1,050      
Third-row seat 425 744 744 319
Leather seating surfaces 850      
2.7L V6 900      
Rear bumper protector 55      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Ironman Package   1,271    
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 3,765 4,235 2,745 2,245
Options (change) 3,280 3,678 2,412 1,987
Destination 650 785 785 785
Total Price $23,610 $31,515 $32,775 $35,425
Total Invoice $21,925 $29,234 $30,470 $32,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,547
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 1180, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$23,610$31,515$32,775$35,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,225-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,610$29,615$30,550$31,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$935$1,610
Total Invoice$21,925$29,234$30,470$32,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,762-2,069-3,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,925$27,472$28,401$29,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$929$1,571

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250 $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,300$5,200$5,525$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,225$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,762-2,069-3,907

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelRondoExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length179.0 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,443 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.1 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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