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Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,575

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $5,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,300

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $3,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelKonaForester
TrimUltimate2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,400 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,170 $27,992
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Remote start   432
Floor mats 100  
Cargo tray 80  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Remote start   324
Options (change) 225 2,932
Options (change) 180 2,269
Destination 950 775
Total Price $28,575 $33,602
Total Invoice $27,300 $31,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,768
Model Year20182012
ModelKonaForester
TrimUltimate2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,575$33,602
Adjustments for Features-1,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,495$33,602
Total Invoice$27,300$31,036
Adjustments for Features-1,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,268$31,036

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
ModelKonaForester
TrimUltimate2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,500$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0320

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
ModelKonaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length164.0 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height61.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
45.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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