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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: $12,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $10,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $36,590 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $19,965 $33,407 $36,694 $38,968
Premium Package 2,400      
2.7L V6 1,000      
Rear spoiler 350      
Rear bumper protector 65 129 129 129
Floor mats   225 225 225
Premium Package 2,100      
2.7L V6 900      
Rear spoiler 300      
Rear bumper protector 55 89 89 89
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 3,815 354 354 354
Options (change) 3,355 229 229 229
Destination 650 885 885 885
Total Price $25,760 $37,829 $41,429 $43,919
Total Invoice $23,970 $34,521 $37,808 $40,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,079
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine192hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,760$37,829$41,429$43,919
Adjustments for Features0-4,900-6,675-8,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$32,929$34,754$35,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,265
Total Invoice$23,970$34,521$37,808$40,082
Adjustments for Features0-4,472-6,092-7,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,970$30,049$31,716$32,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,667$2,070

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
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$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,190$8,090$9,865$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,900$6,675$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,472-6,092-7,963

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092015
ModelRondoHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length179.0 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in75.8 in
Height67.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,443 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.1 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.3 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft383.7 ft3

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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
Toyota Highlander XLE

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 Limited Platinum

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

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