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2007 Kia Rondo Base
Standards and Options
Pricing

Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
MSRP $15,650 $15,700 $15,349 $16,395
Invoice Price $14,867 $14,697 $14,735 $15,625
Destination Charges $670 $560 $625 $600
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Option
Automatic Climate Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter N/A Option N/A Not listed
Rear HVAC Ducts N/A Standard N/A Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning N/A Standard N/A Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A N/A Not listed
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
CD Changer N/A Option Not listed N/A
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player N/A Option N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A Not listed
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A N/A N/A
Navigational Aid N/A Option N/A N/A
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A N/A Not listed
Subwoofer N/A Option N/A N/A
Telematic Systems N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exterior

Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard N/A
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Spoiler Option Standard N/A Option
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A Standard N/A
Splash or Mud Guards N/A Not listed Not listed Not listed
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Battery Gauge N/A N/A N/A N/A
Clock Standard Not listed Standard Standard
Compass N/A Option N/A Not listed
Cruise Control Standard Option Standard N/A
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A Standard N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard N/A
Inside Temperature Gauge N/A N/A N/A N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge N/A N/A N/A N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Option Standard Not listed
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Not listed N/A N/A Not listed
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Option Standard N/A
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Not listed
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Option Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Not listed Standard Not listed
Lighting

Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Automatic Headlights N/A N/A Not listed Standard
Cornering Lights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Daytime Running Lights N/A Option Standard Not listed
Fog Lights N/A Option N/A Not listed
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Headlight Washers N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Option Option N/A N/A
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Option Option N/A N/A
Tires and Wheels

Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Alloy Wheels Not listed Option Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/A N/A N/A Not listed
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels Standard Standard N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A Not listed
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Washer System N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror N/A Option N/A N/A
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Wiper Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Not listed Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Body Style Station Wagon Station Wagon Station Wagon Station Wagon
EPA Classification WAGONSM   WAGONSM  
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
City MPG 22 28 25 21
Combined MPG 24 29 27  
Displacement (CC) 2362 1798 1995 2359
Driveline FWD FWD AWD FWD
Final Drive Ratio 4.24 4.12 4.41  
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.0 13.6 11.0 15.8
Fuel System EFI SEFI MPFI EFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 28 32 30 29
Horsepower @ RPM 158@6000 148@6500 143@5800 162@5800
PowerToWeightRatio 19.1 20.4 19.6 20.6
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6000 6500 5800 5800
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 4 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 162@4000 125@5200 136@3500 164@4250
Transmission Speeds 5 5 5 4
Transmission Type M M M A
Type of Engine 2.4L I4 1.8L I4 2.0L I4 2.4L I4
Valves 16 16 16 16
Exterior

 Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Crash Test Rating 4*/4* 5*/5*   5*/5*
Curb weight (lbs) 3020 3039 2849 3333
Overall Height (in) 64.7 60.4 63.2 65.0
Overall Length (in) 167.3 173.8 162.8 179.0
Overall Width (in) 69.3 68.8 69.1 71.7
Wheelbase (in) 102.4 103.7 98.4 106.3
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 22   9 35
Interior - Passengers

 Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Headroom front (in) 40.0 40.0 39.6 41.6
Headroom rear (in) 41.2 38.9 37.5 40.2
Hip room front (in) 52.7 52.2 51.0 54.6
Hip room rear (in) 46.7 49.6 47.0 53.9
Leg room front (in) 40.7 41.8 41.4 41.3
Leg room rear (in) 38.0 35.6 35.9 38.2
Passenger Volume 101   89 108
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 5 5 5
Seating capacity - Standard 5 5 5 5
Shoulder room front (in) 55.8 54.2 53.3  
Shoulder room rear (in) 54.7 53.4 52.8  
Suspension

 Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 5.1 7.0 6.9 6.1
Rear Suspension Semi Ind Live Ind
Track Front 60.0 59.8 59.1 62.0
Track Rear 59.8 59.8 58.9 61.8
Towing

 Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR 1000    
Tow Capacity Standard NR 1000    
Turning Radius

 Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Steering Diameter Left 34.8 35.5 35.4 39.6
Steering Diameter Right 34.8 35.5 35.4 39.6
Warranty

 Scion xB Dodge Caliber Suzuki SX4 Kia Rondo
Powertrain Miles 60000   100000 100000
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 0 84 120
Rust Miles   100000   100000
Rust Time (Months) 60 60 36 60
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000 36000 60000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36 36 60


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