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Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,695

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $6,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $6,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRondoPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,295 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $19,965 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Package 2,400      
Rear spoiler 350 375 375 375
Premium Package 2,100      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 2,750 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,400 300 300 300
Destination 650 770 770 770
Total Price $24,695 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $23,015 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,723
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRondoPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT4T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,695$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-2,090-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,695$28,950$31,250$31,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$23,015$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,002-2,003-2,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,015$27,738$29,943$30,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,205$2,834

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelRondoPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
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
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
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
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$5,430$5,430$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090$2,090$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,002-2,003-2,098

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelRondoPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.0 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.0 ft315.9 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%

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