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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: $14,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $12,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,295 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $19,965 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Premium Package 2,400        
2.7L V6 1,000        
Rear spoiler 350        
Rear bumper protector 65 139 139 139 139
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
Premium Package 2,100        
2.7L V6 900        
Rear spoiler 300        
Rear bumper protector 55 99 99 99 99
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
Options (change) 3,815 368 368 368 368
Options (change) 3,355 238 238 238 238
Destination 650 995 995 995 995
Total Price $25,760 $40,283 $41,453 $43,443 $46,563
Total Invoice $23,970 $36,767 $37,835 $39,652 $42,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,952
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine192hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,760$40,283$41,453$43,443$46,563
Adjustments for Features0-7,500-7,650-8,825-10,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$32,783$33,803$34,618$36,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,580
Total Invoice$23,970$36,767$37,835$39,652$42,501
Adjustments for Features0-6,845-6,982-8,055-9,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,970$29,922$30,853$31,597$33,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,675$3,269

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelRondoHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
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 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,265$10,765$10,915$12,090$13,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,500$7,650$8,825$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,845-6,982-8,055-9,310

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018
ModelRondoHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length179.0 in192.5 in
Width71.7 in75.8 in
Height67.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,443 lb.4,370 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 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 Limited Platinum

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

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