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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: $25,760

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $12,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $10,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRondo
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $21,295
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $19,965
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
3.5L V6 1,155    
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Floor mats 315 315  
Premium Package     2,400
2.7L V6     1,000
Rear bumper protector     65
Rear spoiler     350
Navigation system 2,359 2,359  
3.5L V6 1,054    
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Floor mats 200 200  
Premium Package     2,100
2.7L V6     900
Rear bumper protector     55
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 4,319 3,164 3,815
Options (change) 3,738 2,684 3,355
Destination 810 810 650
Total Price $37,974 $39,719 $25,760
Total Invoice $34,535 $36,129 $23,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rondo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,155
Model Year201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRondo
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$37,974$39,719$25,760
Adjustments for Features-3,750-4,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,224$34,894$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$34,535$36,129$23,970
Adjustments for Features-3,410-4,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,125$31,740$23,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRondo
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Total Value of Features$5,315$6,390$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$4,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,410-4,3890

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,045 lb.3,443 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
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
192 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
192 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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