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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: $19,900

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelRondoForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,195 $18,300
Base Invoice $17,995 $17,430
Premium Package 1,200  
2.7L V6 1,000  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo tray 75 75
Sunroof   750
Premium Package 1,050  
2.7L V6 900  
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo tray 60 60
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 2,625 825
Options (change) 2,310 715
Destination 650 775
Total Price $22,470 $19,900
Total Invoice $20,955 $18,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,106
Model Year20082013
ModelRondoForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine182hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,470$19,900
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,470$19,825
Total Invoice$20,955$18,920
Adjustments for Features0-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,955$18,849

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelRondoForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$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
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$2,825$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelRondoForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.0 in170.9 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,443 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft30.0 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%

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