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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: $24,835

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $5,014

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $4,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $21,295
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $19,965
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Rear bumper protector 78 78 65
Rear spoiler 367   350
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo tray   75 75
Premium Package     2,400
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Rear bumper protector 51 51 55
Rear spoiler 275   300
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo tray   46 60
Premium Package     2,100
Options (change) 3,159 2,867 2,890
Options (change) 2,613 2,387 2,515
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $29,849 $31,757 $24,835
Total Invoice $27,638 $29,491 $23,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,934
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4175hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,849$31,757$24,835
Adjustments for Features-2,780-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,069$28,702$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0
Total Invoice$27,638$29,491$23,130
Adjustments for Features-2,574-2,8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,064$26,654$23,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,570$6,845$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,574-2,8370

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterRondo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in179.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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		33.5 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.531.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft374.0 ft3

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

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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