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Kia Rondo vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,395

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $9,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,845

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $8,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRondoTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,195 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $17,995 $25,665 $29,635 $35,025
Premium Package 1,200      
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,495    
Rear spoiler 350      
Sunroof   995 995  
Package 201A   700    
Package 301A     1,000  
Package 401A       2,000
Premium Package 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 850 1,301    
Rear spoiler 300      
Sunroof   866 866  
Package 201A   609    
Package 301A     870  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 2,550 3,190 1,995 2,000
Options (change) 2,200 2,776 1,736 1,740
Destination 650 795 795 795
Total Price $22,395 $31,740 $34,945 $40,950
Total Invoice $20,845 $29,236 $32,166 $37,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,751
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRondoTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$22,395$31,740$34,945$40,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-3,745-6,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,395$29,960$31,200$34,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,240$4,870
Total Invoice$20,845$29,236$32,166$37,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-3,447-5,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,845$27,596$28,719$31,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,123$4,351

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRondoTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,375$5,155$7,120$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$3,745$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,640-3,447-5,613

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082012
ModelRondoTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length179.0 in202.9 in
Width71.7 in76.2 in
Height67.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft320.1 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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