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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: $30,070

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $4,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelForesterKona
Trim2.5 XT TouringUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $28,150
Rugged Package 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48 50
All-weather floor mats 69 165
Universal garage door opener 93  
Navigation system 1,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Cargo tray   115
Floor mats   155
Roof rack crossbars   250
Rugged Package 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31 0
All-weather floor mats 39 0
Universal garage door opener 61  
Navigation system 1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Cargo tray   0
Floor mats   0
Roof rack crossbars   0
Options (change) 3,843 735
Options (change) 2,898 0
Destination 725 1,185
Total Price $34,563 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,607
Model Year20112021
ModelForesterKona
Trim2.5 XT TouringUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4175hp I4
TransmissionT4S7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG28/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,563$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,563$27,905

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20112021
ModelForesterKona
Trim2.5 XT TouringUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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, high-speed or partial $200
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 warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,535$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-85

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20112021
ModelForesterKona
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in164.0 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height65.9 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft345.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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