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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: $20,225

Kia Rondo LX   
Difference: $9,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092020
ModelRondoRondoForester
TrimLXEXPremium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $21,295 $27,395
Popular Equipment Package 1,000    
Plus Package 590    
Cargo tray 75 75 80
Rear bumper protector 65 65 98
Rear spoiler 350 350  
All Weather Package     500
Fog lights     382
Popular Equipment Package 790    
Plus Package 500    
Cargo tray 60 60 52
Rear bumper protector 55 55 63
Rear spoiler 300 300  
All Weather Package     417
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 2,080 490 1,060
Options (change) 1,705 415 818
Destination 650 650 1,010
Total Price $20,225 $22,435 $29,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rondo LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,552
Model Year200920092020
ModelRondoRondoForester
TrimLXEXPremium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4175hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$20,225$22,435$29,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,105-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,225$20,330$23,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092020
ModelRondoRondoForester
TrimLXEXPremium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$1,860$3,965$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,105$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,973-350

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092020
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 Weight3,333 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rondo vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo LX

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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