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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: $5,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,960

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $5,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $19,195
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $17,995
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 65
Rear spoiler 368 368   350
Premium Package       1,200
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Cargo tray       75
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 55
Rear spoiler 276 276   300
Premium Package       1,050
Leather seating surfaces       850
Cargo tray       60
Options (change) 686 686 318 2,690
Options (change) 483 483 207 2,315
Destination 725 725 725 650
Total Price $27,906 $29,406 $31,038 $22,535
Total Invoice $26,022 $27,394 $29,016 $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: $1,901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,826
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4162hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,906$29,406$31,038$22,535
Adjustments for Features-3,470-4,570-4,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,436$24,836$26,293$22,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$26,022$27,394$29,016$20,960
Adjustments for Features-3,236-4,257-4,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,786$23,137$24,580$20,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$351$1,794$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,495$7,595$7,770$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$4,570$4,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,236-4,257-4,4360

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20112008
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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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-dash200No
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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