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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,105

Hyundai Kona Limited   
Difference: $201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072021202120212021
ModelForesterForesterKonaKonaKonaKona
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedElectric LimitedUltimateElectric Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $26,300 $42,000 $28,150 $45,600
Rear spoiler 353 353        
Cargo net 46 46 50   50  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 165 165 165 165
Universal garage door opener 87 87        
Satellite radio 445 445        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Floor mats     155 155 155 155
Roof rack crossbars     250   250  
Rear spoiler 230 230        
Cargo net 30 30 0   0  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 0 0 0 0
Universal garage door opener 56 56        
Satellite radio 334 334        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Floor mats     0 0 0 0
Roof rack crossbars     0   0  
Options (change) 986 1,169 620 320 620 320
Options (change) 683 802 0 0 0 0
Destination 625 625 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,306 $29,689 $28,105 $36,005 $29,955 $39,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Kona Electric Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,886
Model Year200720072021202120212021
ModelForesterForesterKonaKonaKonaKona
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedElectric LimitedUltimateElectric Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4175hp I4201hp E175hp I4201hp E
TransmissionA4M5S7A1S7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7315, 8?, 6315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,306$29,689$28,105$36,005$29,955$39,605
Adjustments for Features-8750-4,330-4,880-6,455-7,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,431$29,689$23,775$31,125$23,500$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$275$7,625$0$8,650

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year200720072021202120212021
ModelForesterForesterKonaKonaKonaKona
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedElectric LimitedUltimateElectric Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
7-speed automated manual  $1200 $1200 
1-speed automatic   $800 $800
AWD$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 $300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
64 kWh battery pack   $0 $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500 $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750 $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop $100    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation system    $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0 $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$5,970$5,095$9,425$9,975$11,550$12,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$4,330$4,880$6,455$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-183856-2551,189

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20072021
ModelForesterKona
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in164.0 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height65.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft345.8 ft3

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