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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: $22,345

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $6,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,795

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $6,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142007
ModelForesterForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $19,195
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $17,995
Premium Package       1,200
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Rear spoiler       350
Premium Package       1,050
Leather seating surfaces       850
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,550
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,200
Destination 825 825 825 600
Total Price $28,820 $30,820 $33,820 $22,345
Total Invoice $27,047 $28,876 $31,661 $20,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,785
Model Year2014201420142007
ModelForesterForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4162hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$28,820$30,820$33,820$22,345
Adjustments for Features-4,760-5,910-6,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,060$24,910$27,710$22,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$3,650$0
Total Invoice$27,047$28,876$31,661$20,795
Adjustments for Features-4,467-5,537-5,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,580$23,339$25,941$20,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$759$3,361$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year2014201420142007
ModelForesterForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
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 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,885$9,035$9,235$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$5,910$6,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,467-5,537-5,7200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterRondo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in179.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.431.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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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