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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,875

Hyundai Kona Limited   
Difference: $2,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,762

Hyundai Kona Limited   
Difference: $1,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterKonaKona
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,700 $27,400
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,632 $26,170
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo tray 75 75 100 100
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Floor mats     125 125
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo tray 46 46 80 80
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Floor mats     100 100
Options (change) 873 1,143 225 225
Options (change) 610 785 180 180
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $28,213 $29,683 $25,875 $28,575
Total Invoice $26,185 $27,546 $24,762 $27,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,406
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterKonaKona
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4M5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,213$29,683$25,875$28,575
Adjustments for Features-6150-2,280-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,598$29,683$23,595$23,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$350$0
Total Invoice$26,185$27,546$24,762$27,300
Adjustments for Features-5710-2,182-5,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,614$27,546$22,580$22,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$372$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterKonaKona
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,685$5,070$7,350$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$2,280$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710-2,182-5,092

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20082018
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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