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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: $30,070

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $4,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201720172017
ModelKonaForesterForesterForester
TrimUltimate2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,150 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Floor mats 155      
All-weather floor mats 165 72 72 72
Cargo tray 115      
Cargo net 50 90 90 90
Roof rack crossbars 250 199 199 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945 1,595 1,595
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Remote start   445 445 445
Floor mats 0      
All-weather floor mats 0 46 46 46
Cargo tray 0      
Cargo net 0 58 58 58
Roof rack crossbars 0 117 117 117
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498 1,366 1,366
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Remote start   333 333 333
Options (change) 735 4,246 2,896 2,896
Options (change) 0 3,372 2,240 2,240
Destination 1,185 875 875 875
Total Price $30,070 $34,316 $35,066 $38,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,635
Model Year2021201720172017
ModelKonaForesterForesterForester
TrimUltimate2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS7CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,070$34,316$35,066$38,066
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,660-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$32,416$32,406$35,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2021201720172017
ModelKonaForesterForesterForester
TrimUltimate2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Lane sway warning $25$25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$5,150$7,050$7,810$8,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,660$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,748-2,455-2,733

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested267561%
Total Not Requested170039%

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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested247593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested247589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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