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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: $19,430

Kia Forte FE   
Difference: $1,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092020
ModelRondoRondoForte
TrimLXEXFE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $21,295 $17,890
Popular Equipment Package 1,000    
2.7L V6 1,000 1,000  
Rear bumper protector 65 65 75
Cargo tray 75 75 80
Floor mats 85   125
Rear spoiler 350 350 295
Popular Equipment Package 790    
2.7L V6 900 900  
Rear bumper protector 55 55 62
Cargo tray 60 60 67
Floor mats 65   102
Rear spoiler 300 300 244
Options (change) 2,575 1,490 575
Options (change) 2,170 1,315 475
Destination 650 650 965
Total Price $20,720 $23,435 $19,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte FE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,102
Model Year200920092020
ModelRondoRondoForte
TrimLXEXFE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine192hp V6192hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$20,720$23,435$19,430
Adjustments for Features-965-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,755$19,815$19,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092020
ModelRondoRondoForte
TrimLXEXFE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,585$5,240$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-908-3,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092020
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 Weight3,443 lb.2,707 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo LX

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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