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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: $4,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelForesterForesterKona
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $28,150
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 50
All-weather floor mats 72 72 165
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 250
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Remote start 445 445  
Cargo tray     115
Floor mats     155
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 0
All-weather floor mats 46 46 0
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 0
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Remote start 333 333  
Cargo tray     0
Floor mats     0
Options (change) 2,696 2,696 735
Options (change) 2,069 2,069 0
Destination 850 850 1,185
Total Price $34,341 $37,341 $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: $3,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,984
Model Year201620162021
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)225/55-18225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,341$37,341$30,070
Adjustments for Features-580-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,761$36,561$30,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year201620162021
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 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
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 
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 keeping assist  $400
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
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$6,305$6,505$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-535-7200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20162021
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 control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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