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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: $28,575

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $5,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,300

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $4,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForesterKona
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $27,400
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $26,170
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 74 74  
Remote start 436 436  
Cargo tray     100
Floor mats     125
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 48 48  
Remote start 328 328  
Cargo tray     80
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 3,290 3,290 225
Options (change) 2,709 2,709 180
Destination 825 825 950
Total Price $34,110 $37,110 $28,575
Total Invoice $31,585 $34,370 $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: $4,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,202
Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForesterKona
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4175hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,110$37,110$28,575
Adjustments for Features-1,170-1,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,940$35,740$28,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,585$34,370$27,300
Adjustments for Features-1,083-1,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,502$33,101$27,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForesterKona
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
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$6,845$7,045$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$1,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,083-1,2690

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterKona
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in164.0 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft345.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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