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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rondo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rondo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,960

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $11,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,325

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $8,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRondo
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $41,020 $19,195
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $36,712 $17,995
Third-row seat 1,090     500
Leather seating surfaces 1,490     1,000
Floor mats 185 275    
Wiper de-icer 60      
Sunroof 850 850 850  
CD changer, in-dash 320      
Heated front seats   440    
Premium Package       1,200
Rear bumper protector       65
Rear spoiler       350
Third-row seat 872     425
Leather seating surfaces 1,192     850
Floor mats 120 180    
Wiper de-icer 48      
Sunroof 680 680 680  
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Heated front seats   352    
Premium Package       1,050
Rear bumper protector       55
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 3,995 1,565 850 3,115
Options (change) 3,152 1,212 680 2,680
Destination 745 745 745 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $34,000 $35,380 $40,015 $22,960
Total Invoice $30,305 $31,719 $35,537 $21,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,493
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRondo
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H162hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6315, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$34,000$35,380$40,015$22,960
Adjustments for Features-2,790-4,015-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$31,365$34,050$22,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$2,840$0
Total Invoice$30,305$31,719$35,537$21,325
Adjustments for Features-2,487-3,600-5,2970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,818$28,119$30,240$21,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$2,422$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRondo
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,665$5,890$7,840$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$4,015$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,487-3,600-5,2970

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20092008
ModelHighlanderRondo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in179.0 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in35.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in40.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft374.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 315W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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