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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: $23,465

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,770

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $1,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,195 $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $17,995 $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963
Leather seating surfaces 1,000          
Premium Package 1,200          
Cargo tray 75 80 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 350          
Body kit (gray/black) 995          
Panoramic sunroof     1,500      
Leather seating surfaces 850          
Premium Package 1,050          
Cargo tray 60 67 67 67 67 67
Rear spoiler 300          
Body kit (gray/black) 865          
Panoramic sunroof     1,395      
Options (change) 3,620 80 1,580 80 80 80
Options (change) 3,125 67 1,462 67 67 67
Destination 650 800 800 800 800 800
Total Price $23,465 $24,830 $34,375 $26,380 $28,380 $36,180
Total Invoice $21,770 $23,296 $31,932 $24,744 $26,630 $33,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $940
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,465$24,830$34,375$26,380$28,380$36,180
Adjustments for Features0-625-5,325-1,000-1,700-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,465$24,205$29,050$25,380$26,680$28,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,845$1,175$2,475$4,725
Total Invoice$21,770$23,296$31,932$24,744$26,630$33,830
Adjustments for Features0-586-4,947-938-1,595-6,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,770$22,710$26,985$23,806$25,035$27,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,275$1,096$2,325$4,341

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25  $25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports  $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear wiper$175     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0     
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support  $0  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50  $50
Navigation system  $600  $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  $25
Surround sound  $250  $250
Traffic information  $25  $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Floor mats$75     
Folding second row seats $300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200  $200
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat  $200  $200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,300$10,000$5,675$6,375$11,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$5,325$1,000$1,700$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-586-4,947-938-1,595-6,779

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082014
ModelRondoOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length179.0 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 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%

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