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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: $29,315

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $4,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520202020
ModelForesterForesterKonaKona
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUltimateElectric Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $27,950 $45,400
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Cargo cover 182 182    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Remote start 445 445    
Cargo tray     100 100
Floor mats     125 125
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Remote start 333 333    
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     100 100
Options (change) 2,797 2,797 225 225
Options (change) 2,267 2,267 180 180
Destination 850 850 1,140 1,140
Total Price $33,742 $36,742 $29,315 $46,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,504
Model Year2015201520202020
ModelForesterForesterKonaKona
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUltimateElectric Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4175hp I4201hp E
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,742$36,742$29,315$46,765
Adjustments for Features-1,570-1,770-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,172$34,972$28,915$46,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$17,850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year2015201520202020
ModelForesterForesterKonaKona
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUltimateElectric Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
64 kWh battery pack   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$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$225
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,845$7,045$5,675$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$1,770$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,455-1,640-180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20152020
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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

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