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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: $22,395

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,845

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $3,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,195 $25,440 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $17,995 $23,755 $25,023 $33,481
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Premium Package 1,200      
Rear spoiler 350      
Leather seating surfaces 850      
Premium Package 1,050      
Rear spoiler 300      
Options (change) 2,550 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,200 0 0 0
Destination 650 895 895 895
Total Price $22,395 $26,335 $27,750 $36,985
Total Invoice $20,845 $24,650 $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: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,223
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,395$26,335$27,750$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-1,765-10,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,395$24,645$25,985$26,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,340$2,325
Total Invoice$20,845$24,650$25,918$34,376
Adjustments for Features0-1,582-1,648-9,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,845$23,068$24,270$25,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,202$1,999

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelRondoOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key $250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 $125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125  
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,475$6,165$6,240$14,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690$1,765$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,582-1,648-9,309

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082017
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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