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Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,535

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $5,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,960

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $5,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRondoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,195 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,995 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Premium Package 1,200      
Cargo tray 75      
Rear bumper protector 65 78 78 78
Rear spoiler 350 368 368  
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Leather seating surfaces 850      
Premium Package 1,050      
Cargo tray 60      
Rear bumper protector 55 51 51 51
Rear spoiler 300 276 276  
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Options (change) 2,690 686 686 318
Options (change) 2,315 483 483 207
Destination 650 775 775 775
Total Price $22,535 $28,056 $29,356 $30,988
Total Invoice $20,960 $26,163 $27,352 $28,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,921
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRondoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 1180, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,535$28,056$29,356$30,988
Adjustments for Features0-3,520-4,420-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,535$24,536$24,936$26,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$20,960$26,163$27,352$28,974
Adjustments for Features0-3,282-4,118-4,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,960$22,881$23,234$24,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$353$1,797

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelRondoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$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 release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,025$6,545$7,445$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520$4,420$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,282-4,118-4,296

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelRondoForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length179.0 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft368.3 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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