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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: $23,390

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $8,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,710

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $8,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelRondoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,195 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $17,995 $23,803 $33,403
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Premium Package 1,200    
Rear spoiler 350    
Body kit (gray/black) 995    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Leather seating surfaces 850    
Premium Package 1,050    
Rear spoiler 300    
Body kit (gray/black) 865    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Options (change) 3,545 6,200 0
Options (change) 3,065 5,952 0
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $23,390 $31,790 $35,590
Total Invoice $21,710 $30,550 $34,198

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,000
Model Year200820132013
ModelRondoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 11300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,390$31,790$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,390$29,875$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$21,710$30,550$34,198
Adjustments for Features0-1,840-2,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,710$28,710$31,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,216

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820132013
ModelRondoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,425$5,340$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,840-2,272

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,334 lb.2,969 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-dash200Yes
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested212552%
Total Not Requested192548%

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