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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: $8,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelForesterKona
Trim2.0XT TouringUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $28,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo net 68 50
All-weather floor mats 81 165
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Roof rack crossbars 181 250
Remote start 455  
Cargo tray   115
Floor mats   155
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo net 44 0
All-weather floor mats 52 0
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Roof rack crossbars 117 0
Remote start 341  
Cargo tray   0
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 1,203 735
Options (change) 824 0
Destination 915 1,185
Total Price $38,208 $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: $5,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,485
Model Year20182021
ModelForesterKona
Trim2.0XT TouringUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4175hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG28/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,208$30,070
Adjustments for Features-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,248$30,070

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20182021
ModelForesterKona
Trim2.0XT TouringUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 map updates, three years$0 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power release, second row seats$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$7,835$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,653 lb.3,043 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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