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Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,755

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelRondoForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,195 $19,700
Base Invoice $17,995 $18,759
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Premium Package 1,200 2,600
2.7L V6 1,000  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo mat 75 95
Floor mats   115
Leather seating surfaces 850  
Premium Package 1,050 2,348
2.7L V6 900  
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo mat 60 78
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,625 2,810
Options (change) 3,160 2,519
Destination 600 800
Total Price $23,420 $23,310
Total Invoice $21,755 $22,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,187
Model Year20072014
ModelRondoForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine182hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,420$23,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,420$20,660
Total Invoice$21,755$22,078
Adjustments for Features0-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,755$19,568

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072014
ModelRondoForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,575$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,510

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072014
ModelRondoForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.0 in171.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,443 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested200055%
Total Not Requested162545%

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