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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: $14,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Kia Rondo EX   
Difference: $12,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRondo
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $21,295
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $19,965
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 65
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
Premium Package         2,400
2.7L V6         1,000
Rear spoiler         350
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 55
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
Premium Package         2,100
2.7L V6         900
Rear spoiler         300
Options (change) 368 368 368 368 3,815
Options (change) 238 238 238 238 3,355
Destination 995 995 995 995 650
Total Price $40,283 $41,453 $43,443 $46,563 $25,760
Total Invoice $36,767 $37,835 $39,652 $42,501 $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: $7,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,952
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRondo
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$40,283$41,453$43,443$46,563$25,760
Adjustments for Features-7,500-7,650-8,825-10,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,783$33,803$34,618$36,363$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,835$3,580$0
Total Invoice$36,767$37,835$39,652$42,501$23,970
Adjustments for Features-6,845-6,982-8,055-9,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,922$30,853$31,597$33,191$23,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$1,675$3,269$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRondo
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$10,765$10,915$12,090$13,465$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,500$7,650$8,825$10,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,845-6,982-8,055-9,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Rondo

Model Year20182009
ModelHighlanderRondo
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in179.0 in
Width75.8 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,443 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in35.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in40.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft374.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rondo EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%
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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