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Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,415

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,720

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $2,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017201720172017
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,195 $25,440 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $17,995 $23,755 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481
Leather seating surfaces 1,000          
Premium Package 1,200          
Cargo mat 75   95 95    
Rear spoiler 350          
Body kit (gray/black) 995          
Leather seating surfaces 850          
Premium Package 1,050          
Cargo mat 60   78 78    
Rear spoiler 300          
Body kit (gray/black) 865          
Options (change) 3,620 0 95 95 0 0
Options (change) 3,125 0 78 78 0 0
Destination 600 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $23,415 $26,335 $31,980 $31,281 $27,750 $36,985
Total Invoice $21,720 $24,650 $29,725 $28,797 $25,918 $34,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,292
Model Year200720172017201720172017
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,415$26,335$31,980$31,281$27,750$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-2,625-2,475-1,600-9,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,415$24,585$29,355$28,806$26,150$27,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,770$4,221$1,565$3,300
Total Invoice$21,720$24,650$29,725$28,797$25,918$34,376
Adjustments for Features0-1,638-2,440-2,278-1,494-8,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,720$23,012$27,285$26,519$24,424$25,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,273$3,507$1,412$2,906

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720172017201720172017
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125 $125
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit  $0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0     
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125    
HD radio  $50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation system  $600$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 $250
Traffic information  $25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 $100
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25   $25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100  
Fog lights$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25  
LED headlights     $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats $300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$6,175$7,050$6,900$6,025$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$2,625$2,475$1,600$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,638-2,440-2,278-1,494-8,458

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072017
ModelRondoOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.0 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft315.9 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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