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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: $22,535

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,960

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $1,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelRondoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,195 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $17,995 $20,966 $22,422
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Premium Package 1,200    
Rear spoiler 350    
Rear bumper protector 65 75 75
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Floor mats   125 125
Leather seating surfaces 850    
Premium Package 1,050    
Rear spoiler 300    
Rear bumper protector 55 62 62
Cargo tray 60 67 67
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 2,690 280 280
Options (change) 2,315 231 231
Destination 650 895 895
Total Price $22,535 $23,275 $24,975
Total Invoice $20,960 $22,092 $23,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $871
Model Year200820182018
ModelRondoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,535$23,275$24,975
Adjustments for Features0-275-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,535$23,000$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$20,960$22,092$23,548
Adjustments for Features0-261-519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,960$21,831$23,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,198

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820182018
ModelRondoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,800$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-261-519

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,334 lb.2,929 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 in53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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