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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: $6,923

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $6,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $21,295
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $19,965
Navigation system 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98 65
Premium Package       2,400
Cargo tray       75
Rear spoiler       350
Navigation system 1,156      
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63 55
Premium Package       2,100
Cargo tray       60
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 1,448 98 98 2,890
Options (change) 1,219 63 63 2,515
Destination 915 915 915 650
Total Price $31,758 $34,103 $37,103 $24,835
Total Invoice $29,639 $31,865 $34,653 $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: $298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $354
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterRondo
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4175hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$31,758$34,103$37,103$24,835
Adjustments for Features-4,910-8,970-9,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,848$25,133$27,833$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,639$31,865$34,653$23,130
Adjustments for Features-4,582-8,381-8,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,057$23,484$25,995$23,130
Cost Above Minimum$1,573$0$2,511$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year2018201820182009
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
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 map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$8,825$12,885$13,185$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,910$8,970$9,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,582-8,381-8,6580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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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