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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: $6,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelRondoForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $19,195 $27,395
Premium Package 1,200  
2.7L V6 1,000  
Cargo tray 75 80
Rear bumper protector 65 98
Rear spoiler 350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Fog lights   382
Premium Package 1,050  
2.7L V6 900  
Cargo tray 60 52
Rear bumper protector 55 63
Rear spoiler 300  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 2,690 615
Options (change) 2,365 436
Destination 650 1,010
Total Price $22,535 $29,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rondo EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,771
Model Year20082020
ModelRondoForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine182hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$22,535$29,020
Adjustments for Features0-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,535$24,870

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelRondoForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-207

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelRondoForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length179.0 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height67.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,443 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft376.1 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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