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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: $6,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $5,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRondoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $19,965 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Premium Package 2,400      
Cargo tray 75      
Rear bumper protector 65 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 350      
Navigation Package   1,850    
Premium Package 2,100      
Cargo tray 60      
Rear bumper protector 55 61 61 61
Rear spoiler 300      
Navigation Package   1,600    
Options (change) 2,890 1,945 95 95
Options (change) 2,515 1,661 61 61
Destination 650 850 850 850
Total Price $24,835 $30,890 $31,040 $34,040
Total Invoice $23,130 $28,824 $29,055 $31,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,724
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRondoForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,835$30,890$31,040$34,040
Adjustments for Features0-4,255-4,255-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$26,635$26,785$29,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$23,130$28,824$29,055$31,838
Adjustments for Features0-3,970-3,983-4,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,130$24,854$25,072$27,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$218$2,817

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201520152015
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 
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   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
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
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
App support $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 system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
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
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
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$4,665$8,920$8,920$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255$4,255$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,970-3,983-4,167

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		31.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.0 ft374.7 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 system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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