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Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,960

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $11,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,325

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $9,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,195 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $17,995 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598
Third-row seat 500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,000        
Premium Package 1,200        
Rear bumper protector 65        
Rear spoiler 350        
Bodyside moldings   199 199 199 199
Floor mats   315 315 315 315
Wiper de-icer       60  
Leather Package       2,305  
Third-row seat 425        
Leather seating surfaces 850        
Premium Package 1,050        
Rear bumper protector 55        
Rear spoiler 300        
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125 125
Floor mats   200 200 200 200
Wiper de-icer       53  
Leather Package       2,121  
Options (change) 3,115 514 514 2,879 514
Options (change) 2,680 325 325 2,499 325
Destination 650 810 810 810 810
Total Price $22,960 $34,169 $37,069 $42,404 $45,694
Total Invoice $21,325 $31,122 $33,770 $38,926 $41,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,231
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT4T6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$22,960$34,169$37,069$42,404$45,694
Adjustments for Features0-3,915-4,890-5,290-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,960$30,254$32,179$37,114$38,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925$6,860$8,725
Total Invoice$21,325$31,122$33,770$38,926$41,733
Adjustments for Features0-3,566-4,455-4,856-6,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,325$27,556$29,315$34,070$35,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,759$6,514$8,044

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $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$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75  
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150
Total Value of Features$1,825$5,740$6,715$7,115$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915$4,890$5,290$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,566-4,455-4,856-6,133

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012
ModelRondoHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length179.0 in188.4 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height67.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.1 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.3 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Wiper de-icer
FeatureValueRequested?
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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