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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,535

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $5,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,960

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $4,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,195
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $17,995
Rear bumper protector 72 72 65
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Rear spoiler 353 353 350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Premium Package     1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Rear bumper protector 47 47 55
Cargo tray 46 46 60
Rear spoiler 230 230 300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Premium Package     1,050
Leather seating surfaces     850
Options (change) 542 500 2,690
Options (change) 351 323 2,315
Destination 645 645 650
Total Price $27,882 $29,040 $22,535
Total Invoice $25,926 $27,084 $20,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,632
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4224hp H4162hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,882$29,040$22,535
Adjustments for Features-2,510-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,372$27,420$22,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0
Total Invoice$25,926$27,084$20,960
Adjustments for Features-2,334-1,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,592$25,573$20,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,981$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$6,385$5,495$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$1,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,334-1,5110

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterRondo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in179.0 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.031.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft374.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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