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Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,525

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $0

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelRondoGolf / GTI
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,195 $19,755
Base Invoice $17,995 $18,965
Premium Package 1,200  
2.7L V6 1,000  
Sunroof   1,000
Premium Package 1,050  
2.7L V6 900  
Sunroof   860
Options (change) 2,200 1,000
Options (change) 1,950 860
Destination 650 770
Total Price $22,045 $21,525
Total Invoice $20,595 $20,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $378
Model Year20082011
ModelRondoGolf / GTI
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine182hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$22,045$21,525
Adjustments for Features-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,640$21,525
Total Invoice$20,595$20,595
Adjustments for Features-3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,217$20,595

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelRondoGolf / GTI
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3780

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelRondoGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length179.0 in165.4 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,443 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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