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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: $24,760

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $13,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,070

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $12,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $19,965 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Premium Package 2,400      
Rear spoiler 350      
Rear bumper protector 65 85 85 85
Navigation system   795 795 795
Package 202A   2,250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Premium Package 2,100      
Rear spoiler 300      
Rear bumper protector 55 74 74 74
Navigation system   694 694 694
Package 202A   1,963    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,815 4,725 2,475 2,475
Options (change) 2,455 4,123 2,160 2,160
Destination 650 895 895 895
Total Price $24,760 $38,300 $41,470 $44,150
Total Invoice $23,070 $35,492 $38,583 $41,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,169
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelRondoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,760$38,300$41,470$44,150
Adjustments for Features0-4,590-6,155-7,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,760$33,710$35,315$36,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$3,060
Total Invoice$23,070$35,492$38,583$41,082
Adjustments for Features0-4,253-5,727-6,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,070$31,239$32,856$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,617$2,976

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201320132013
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
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   
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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$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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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$3,640$8,230$9,795$11,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590$6,155$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,253-5,727-6,867

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested110041%
Total Not Requested157559%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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