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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: $1,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelRondoForteForte
TrimEXEXGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,195 $22,090 $22,490
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Premium Package 1,200    
Rear bumper protector 65 75 75
Cargo tray 75 80 80
Rear spoiler 350 295  
Floor mats   125 125
Leather seating surfaces 850    
Premium Package 1,050    
Rear bumper protector 55 62 62
Cargo tray 60 67 67
Rear spoiler 300 244  
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 2,690 575 280
Options (change) 2,315 475 231
Destination 650 965 965
Total Price $22,535 $23,630 $23,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rondo EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,769
Model Year200820202020
ModelRondoForteForte
TrimEXEXGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT-6S7
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$23,630$23,735
Adjustments for Features0-750-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,535$22,880$23,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820202020
ModelRondoForteForte
TrimEXEXGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $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  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
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 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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$3,900$4,650$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-5

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082020
ModelRondoForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.0 in182.7 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height67.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		31.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.0 ft315.3 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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