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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: $29,875

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $1,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelForesterKona
TrimPremiumUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $27,400
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cargo cover 172  
Cargo tray 80 100
Remote start 455  
Floor mats   125
AWD   1,300
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cargo cover 111  
Cargo tray 52 80
Remote start 341  
Floor mats   100
AWD   1,222
Options (change) 2,767 1,525
Options (change) 2,152 1,402
Destination 1,050 950
Total Price $31,612 $29,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,597
Model Year20212018
ModelForesterKona
TrimPremiumUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4175hp I4
TransmissionCVTS7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,612$29,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,612$25,975

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20212018
ModelForesterKona
TrimPremiumUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,550$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,723

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20212018
ModelForesterKona
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in102.4 in
Length182.1 in164.0 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height67.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft345.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Kona Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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