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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: $23,895

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $14,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,170

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $13,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelRondoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,195 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $17,995 $30,027 $35,268
Third-row seat 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Premium Package 1,200    
2.7L V6 1,000    
Rear spoiler 350    
2.0L I4   995 995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 205A   2,800  
Third-row seat 425    
Leather seating surfaces 850    
Premium Package 1,050    
2.7L V6 900    
Rear spoiler 300    
2.0L I4   906 906
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 205A   2,380  
Options (change) 4,050 5,390 2,590
Options (change) 3,525 4,642 2,262
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $23,895 $38,310 $41,270
Total Invoice $22,170 $35,494 $38,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,150
Model Year200820122012
ModelRondoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,895$38,310$41,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,505-6,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$33,805$35,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$22,170$35,494$38,355
Adjustments for Features0-4,174-5,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,170$31,320$32,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820122012
ModelRondoExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,325$7,830$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,505$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,174-5,641

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,443 lb.4,503 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

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested192564%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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