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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: $25,760

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $10,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $8,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $19,965 $26,408 $29,762
Premium Package 2,400    
2.7L V6 1,000    
Rear bumper protector 65    
Rear spoiler 350    
Third-row seat   1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Wiper de-icer   60  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850  
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Premium Package 2,100    
2.7L V6 900    
Rear bumper protector 55    
Rear spoiler 300    
Third-row seat   872  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Wiper de-icer   48  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680  
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 3,815 6,599 4,004
Options (change) 3,355 5,499 3,491
Destination 650 745 745
Total Price $25,760 $36,604 $37,819
Total Invoice $23,970 $32,652 $33,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,623
Model Year200920092009
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine192hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,760$36,604$37,819
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$33,779$32,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$23,970$32,652$33,998
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,970$30,132$29,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920092009
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,890$4,715$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,520-4,405

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,443 lb.3,979 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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