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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: $24,835

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $3,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $3,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelRondoForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,965 $24,930 $26,116
Premium Package 2,400    
Rear bumper protector 65 72 72
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Rear spoiler 350 353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Premium Package 2,100    
Rear bumper protector 55 47 47
Cargo tray 60 46 46
Rear spoiler 300 230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Options (change) 2,890 945 945
Options (change) 2,515 657 657
Destination 650 645 645
Total Price $24,835 $28,285 $29,485
Total Invoice $23,130 $26,232 $27,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,040
Model Year200920082008
ModelRondoForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,835$28,285$29,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,145-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$27,140$29,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065
Total Invoice$23,130$26,232$27,418
Adjustments for Features0-1,062-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,130$25,170$27,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,988

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920082008
ModelRondoForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Navigation system$600  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$5,240$6,385$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,062-260

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelRondoForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length179.0 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		31.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.0 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

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