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Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,345

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $4,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRondoSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,295 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $19,965 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Premium Package 2,400      
Navigation Package   2,200 2,200  
Floor mats   100 100 100
Ultimate Package       5,500
Premium Package 2,100      
Navigation Package   2,002 2,002  
Floor mats   80 80 80
Ultimate Package       5,005
Options (change) 2,400 2,300 2,300 5,600
Options (change) 2,100 2,082 2,082 5,085
Destination 650 775 775 775
Total Price $24,345 $29,520 $31,270 $32,225
Total Invoice $22,715 $27,582 $29,202 $30,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,919
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRondoSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$24,345$29,520$31,270$32,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,085-2,185-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,345$27,435$29,085$30,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$2,730
Total Invoice$22,715$27,582$29,202$30,294
Adjustments for Features0-1,948-2,040-1,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,715$25,634$27,162$28,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,528$2,723

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRondoSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
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$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,415$6,500$6,600$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085$2,185$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,948-2,040-1,937

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092012
ModelRondoSonata
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length179.0 in189.8 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in34.6 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft316.4 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
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested185039%
Total Not Requested290061%

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