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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: $23,390

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $2,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,710

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $2,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,195 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $17,995 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Premium Package 1,200 2,250 2,150  
Rear spoiler 350      
Body kit (gray/black) 995      
Leather seating surfaces 850      
Premium Package 1,050 2,010 1,920  
Rear spoiler 300      
Body kit (gray/black) 865      
Options (change) 3,545 2,250 2,150 0
Options (change) 3,065 2,010 1,920 0
Destination 650 750 750 750
Total Price $23,390 $25,700 $27,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $21,710 $23,970 $25,750 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $541
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$23,390$25,700$27,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features-495-3,495-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,895$22,205$24,255$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$5,045
Total Invoice$21,710$23,970$25,750$25,510
Adjustments for Features-459-3,260-3,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,251$20,710$22,629$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$4,800

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Media drive, small   $5
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,000$8,000$7,850$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$3,495$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-459-3,260-3,1210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelRondoOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length179.0 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height67.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft315.4 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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