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Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison

Kia Rondo vs Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison:
Kia Rondo vs Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Rondo vs. Sonata Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Rondo and Sonata will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Kia Rondo LX's price is $1,480 lower than the Hyundai Sonata GLS's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Rondo vs. Sonata Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Kia Rondo LX, the Hyundai Sonata GLS includes additional features worth $330. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $330 adjustment for the Hyundai Sonata GLS's additional features, the Kia Rondo LX is $1,480 less than the Kia Rondo LX.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rondo LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,717
Model Year200720072012
ModelRondoRondoSonata
TrimLXEXGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine239hp I5239hp I5198hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 4?, 6104, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17205/65-16
Total Price18,95519,87020,765
Adjustments for Features0-680-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price18,95519,19020,435
Cost Above Minimum02350
Total Invoice17,87018,65519,903
Adjustments for Features0-638-316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice17,87018,01719,587
Cost Above Minimum01470

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Invoice Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata

Price Comparison (MSRP): Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Kia Rondo LX
Difference: 1,810
Lowest Total Invoice: Kia Rondo LX
Difference: 2,033
Model Year200720072012
ModelRondoRondoSonata
TrimLXEXGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price16,39519,19519,795
Base Invoice15,62517,99518,971
Convenience Package300  
Popular Equipment Package1,500  
Cargo mat757595
Floor mats85 100
Convenience Package250 0
Popular Equipment Package1,270 0
Cargo mat60 77
Floor mats65 80
Total options1,96075195
Total options1,64560157
Destination600600775
Total Price18,95519,87020,765
Total Invoice17,87018,65519,903

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Features Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200720072012
ModelRondoRondoSonata
TrimLXEXGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
App support  $125
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $100
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
iPod integration  $150
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $400
Traffic + travel information  $50
Voice control for audio system  $50
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Exterior temperature display  $50
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,620$3,300$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638-316

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rondo vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072012
ModelRondoSonata
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length179.0 in189.8 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,333 lb.3,161 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.5 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		31.7 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%
Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Kia Rondo

Price of the Kia Rondo: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Low price
2009 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 relativley cheap.
2008 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Way cheaper than comparable new vechicles.
2008 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Relatively inexpensive for a 7-seater
2007 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 It cost less than the 2002 Galant we bought 6 years ago.
2007 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 bot for 14000 far below other similar cars

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Hyundai Sonata

Price of the Hyundai Sonata: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Currently a good lease deal on the sport version with turbo.
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very competitively priced. I saved $3000 when compared to a camry or accord with similiar features.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Compared to the Accord or Camry, the Sonata cost considerably less even though it has a longer list of standard features.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best car for the money.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best bang for your $$$. Test drove comparable Accord and Camry and they were at least $2000 higher with less options.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Cheep car.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Always great incenstives. 0% financing or cash back. That combined with the low price to begin with, hard to beat.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price is 2-5K lower for comperable competitors, Malibu, Toyota, etc
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Heavy dealer discounting gets you a fully loaded 6 cyl. Sonata Limited at the same price as a base 4 cyl. Accord or Camry.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This car currently has the lowest price point for a mid size car with the electronic stability control, front, side and curtain front and rear air bags all standard. A 5 year 60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and 10 year 100,000 mile warranty too.
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 0
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 bought used, paid cash, cheap to own, excellent value
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Its price was lower than comparable sedans for the features that the Sonata offers.
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Cost less than the camry and in my mind just as good if not better
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Thousands less than the Camry
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For Mid size car this was the best price
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I bought mine at a dealer auction, repo, 11270 miles, for ~ 60% of what a new one would have cost.
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For all of the standard features on the SE, such as V6, fog lights, 17in wheels, ESC, and side airbags, there is no greater value out there. I feel like I own a $30K car for only $20K. After the rebate, I was out less than some base model cars.
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 3-$5000 cheaper then competitve offerings from Honda, Toyota and Nissan.
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Many safety features (airbag, vehicle stability control) standard resulting in substantial savings
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Good discounts and excellent dealer combined to make this a great offer.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price is low and you get ALOT
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best value in class.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 best bang for buck, period.
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 cheap cheap cheap!
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 It was 5k less than an Accord, what else is there to add.
2006 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Really compared to its competitors
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 0% financing
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best value in its class by far. Excellent price, drive a near-luxury car for less than $20k.
2003 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 It met our budget at the time.
Price of the Hyundai Sonata: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Dealer was not willing to negotiate at all. Such is often the problem with a brand new model that is high in demand.
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Too expensive for what they represent (cheap and low class)

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