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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: $7,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,960

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $7,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelRondoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,195 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $17,995 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Premium Package 1,200      
Cargo tray 75      
Rear bumper protector 65 98 98 98
Rear spoiler 350      
Leather seating surfaces 850      
Premium Package 1,050      
Cargo tray 60      
Rear bumper protector 55 63 63 63
Rear spoiler 300      
Options (change) 2,690 98 98 98
Options (change) 2,315 63 63 63
Destination 650 915 915 915
Total Price $22,535 $30,408 $34,103 $37,103
Total Invoice $20,960 $28,483 $31,865 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,058
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,085
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelRondoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,535$30,408$34,103$37,103
Adjustments for Features0-5,725-10,510-10,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,535$24,683$23,593$26,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$20,960$28,483$31,865$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-5,363-9,820-10,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,960$23,120$22,045$24,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0$2,512

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelRondoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,175$8,900$13,685$13,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,725$10,510$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,363-9,820-10,096

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelRondoForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.0 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft374.7 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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