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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: $5,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,300

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $3,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelKonaForesterForester
TrimUltimate2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,400 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $26,170 $28,144 $30,927
Floor mats 125    
Cargo tray 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Cargo cover   182 182
Remote start   445 445
Floor mats 100    
Cargo tray 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Cargo cover   118 118
Remote start   333 333
Options (change) 225 2,797 2,797
Options (change) 180 2,267 2,267
Destination 950 850 850
Total Price $28,575 $33,742 $36,742
Total Invoice $27,300 $31,261 $34,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,877
Model Year201820152015
ModelKonaForesterForester
TrimUltimate2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,575$33,742$36,742
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,575$32,572$35,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$27,300$31,261$34,044
Adjustments for Features0-1,084-1,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,300$30,177$32,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820152015
ModelKonaForesterForester
TrimUltimate2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote start via app$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,675$6,845$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,084-1,269

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
ModelKonaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length164.0 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height61.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
45.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

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