2027 Hyundai Kona: real cost in California
See the Kona on Hyundai's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, SE · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$25,500the advertised price
Drive away$29,683with fees and tax
Loan payment$421/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,043/moeverything, after resale
$29,683 to drive away + $57,062 to run it for 6 years − $11,657 back at resale = $75,088, or $1,043 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$29,683
Running it, 6 yrs+$57,062
Back at resale−$11,657
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$25,500Feesfreight $1,650 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,735Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,448Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,567Fuel13,500 mi a year at 31 MPG
+$15,019Maintenanceestimate
+$9,672Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,530Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$5,616Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,657Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$11,657True cost $75,088 ÷ 72 months$1,043 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV171.3 in long
Seats5
Cargo25.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance6.7–8.3 in
Engine and fuel
Engine147–190 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph7.7–9.8 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy26–31 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test4 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
European crash test4 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2023, European version
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| SE FWD | $25,500 | $29,683 | $75,088 | ✓ $1,043/mo | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SEL Sport FWD | $26,825 | $31,128 | $76,862 | $1,068/mo | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SE AWD | $27,000 | $31,318 | $79,274 | $1,101/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SEL Sport AWD | $28,325 | $32,762 | $80,731 | $1,121/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SEL Premium FWD | $28,425 | $32,871 | $80,230 | $1,114/mo | 28 MPG | — No | — No |
| SEL Premium AWD | $29,925 | $34,506 | $83,405 | $1,158/mo | 26 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Limited FWD | $32,535 | $37,351 | $85,047 | $1,181/mo | 28 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Limited AWD | $34,035 | $38,986 | $88,016 | $1,222/mo | 26 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
SEFWD
✓ $1,043/mo
True cost
SEL SportFWD
$1,068/mo
True cost
SEAWD
$1,101/mo
True cost
SEL SportAWD
$1,121/mo
True cost
SEL PremiumFWD
$1,114/mo
True cost
SEL PremiumAWD
$1,158/mo
True cost
LimitedFWD
$1,181/mo
True cost
LimitedAWD
$1,222/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
SE FWD$25,500
SEL Sport FWD$26,825
SE AWD$27,000
SEL Sport AWD$28,325
SEL Premium FWD$28,425
SEL Premium AWD$29,925
Limited FWD$32,535
Limited AWD$34,035
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from Limited FWD
Parking sensors
✓ from Limited FWD
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓
✓ from Limited FWD
Heated steering wheel
✓ SE FWD to SEL Sport AWD
✓ from Limited FWD
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ SE FWD to SEL Sport AWD
Power liftgate
✓ SE FWD to SEL Sport AWD
✓ from Limited FWD
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ from SEL Sport AWD
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓
✓ from Limited FWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ SE AWD to SEL Sport AWD
✓
✓ from Limited AWD
Sunroof
✓ SE FWD to SEL Sport AWD
✓ from Limited FWD
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsMemory seatBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the SE SE FWD (21 items)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Driver Attention Warning
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Front, Front Side & Side-Curtain Airbags
- Immobilizer
- Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rearview Camera
- Safe Exit Warning
- 12.3" Display Audio w/ AM/FM/HD Radio
- Bluelink+ All-Inclusive Connected Services (enrollment required)
- Cloth Seating Surfaces
- Front & Rear USB Ports
- Proximity Key w/ Push Button Start
- SiriusXM Radio (w/ 90-Day trial subscription); not available in AK & HI
- Smart Cruise Control
- Wireless Android Auto(TM) & Apple CarPlay
- 17" Alloy Wheels
- LED Headlights, Taillights & Daytime Running Lights
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder Engine
- Intelligent Variable Transmission
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Kona models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seat belts2025, 2026 · 47,787 vehicles
The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.Recall 26V452000 at NHTSA ↗Steering2026 · 4,555 vehicles
Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.Recall 26V069000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2026 · 41,651 vehicles
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."Recall 26V047000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Kona in California?
- $29,683 to drive away for the SE, from a $25,500 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $421 loan payment, about $1,045 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,043 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Soultronic Orange+$500Abyss BlackUltimate Red+$500Mirage GreenCyber Gray+$500Atlas WhiteNeoteric Yellow+$500Ecotronic GrayDenim Blue
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US prices in US dollars from Hyundai's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.