Which 2023 Hyundai Kona trim should you buy?
$22,140 to $41,550. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Hyundai's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: SE FWD → SEL FWD, +$1,810 for 94 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Kona Electric SEL FWD → Kona Electric Limited FWD, +$4,250 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SE AWD at $23,640.
SE $23,640
+$1,500 over the SE FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 32 mpg → 30 mpg
SEL $23,950
+$1,810 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: "Aero" wiper, 12-volt outlet (180W) Front, 2.5-MPH Bumpers, 3-Spoke steering wheel, 6-way adjustable driver's seat, 6-way adjustable passenger seat, Active grille shutters (lower front grille), Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (Wireless on SE Kona Electric), Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm, Assist grips (4), Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode), Automatic temperature control, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and 80 more
Wheels 16 in → 17 in
SEL $25,450
+$1,810 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: "Aero" wiper, 12-volt outlet (180W) Front, 2.5-MPH Bumpers, 3-Spoke steering wheel, 6-way adjustable driver's seat, 6-way adjustable passenger seat, Active grille shutters (lower front grille), Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (Wireless on SE Kona Electric), Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm, Assist grips (4), Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode), Automatic temperature control, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and 80 more
Wheels 16 in → 17 in
N Line $27,850
+$3,900 over the SEL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL FWD: 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (Kona N Line/Limited), 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster (Kona gasoline N Line / Limited / N), 10.25-inch color touchscreen (AVN 5.0 Wide) AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD Radio with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow and incident data free via HD Radio (HERE), 18 X 7.5J Alloys / 235/45R18 (Kona gasoline N Line / Limited), 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints, 7-speed EcoShift DCT (Dry) (Kona N Line/Limited), 8-way power driver's seat, Alloy Sport Pedals (Kona gasoline N Line / N), Compact Temporary Spare Tire (Kona gasoline SE/SEL/N Line/Limited), Door Panels Plastic / Premium Soft (Kona gasoline), Door sill plates Plastic (Kona gasoline), Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Driver Selectable, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian Detection (SE/SEL/N Line/N Kona gasoline), Hyundai Digital Key and 20 more
HP 147 hp → 195 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Limited $28,950
+$1,100 over the N Line FWD.
Standard here, not on the N Line FWD: 17 x 7.0J Alloys / 215/55R17 (Kona Electric), 6-way adjustable passenger seat, Active grille shutters (lower front grille), Bluelink® Remote Charge Access, Cargo Net, Cloth seating surfaces, Cruise Control (standard, non-Smart), Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold, External temperature display, Heated front seats, Heater + PTC Heater, Illuminated power window switches (front), Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Premium light gray body cladding (Kona Electric) and 5 more
N Line $29,350
+$3,900 over the SEL AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL AWD: 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (Kona N Line/Limited), 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster (Kona gasoline N Line / Limited / N), 10.25-inch color touchscreen (AVN 5.0 Wide) AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD Radio with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow and incident data free via HD Radio (HERE), 18 X 7.5J Alloys / 235/45R18 (Kona gasoline N Line / Limited), 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints, 7-speed EcoShift DCT (Dry) (Kona N Line/Limited), 8-way power driver's seat, Alloy Sport Pedals (Kona gasoline N Line / N), Compact Temporary Spare Tire (Kona gasoline SE/SEL/N Line/Limited), Door Panels Plastic / Premium Soft (Kona gasoline), Door sill plates Plastic (Kona gasoline), Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Driver Selectable, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian Detection (SE/SEL/N Line/N Kona gasoline), Hyundai Digital Key and 20 more
HP 147 hp → 195 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 30 mpg → 29 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Limited $30,450
+$1,100 over the N Line AWD.
Standard here, not on the N Line AWD: 17 x 7.0J Alloys / 215/55R17 (Kona Electric), 6-way adjustable passenger seat, Active grille shutters (lower front grille), Bluelink® Remote Charge Access, Cargo Net, Cloth seating surfaces, Cruise Control (standard, non-Smart), Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold, External temperature display, Heated front seats, Heater + PTC Heater, Illuminated power window switches (front), Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Premium light gray body cladding (Kona Electric) and 5 more
Kona Electric SE $33,550
+$4,600 over the Limited FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 195 hp → 201 hp · Torque 195 lb-ft → 291 lb-ft · MPG comb 32 mpg → 120 MPGe · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
N $34,950
+$6,000 over the Limited FWD.
Standard here, not on the Limited FWD: 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster (Kona gasoline N Line / Limited / N), 19 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/40/R19 (Kona N), 2.0L Turbo-GDI "Flat Power" DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-Cylinder (Kona N), 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints, Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front passenger (1), Alloy Sport Pedals (Kona gasoline N Line / N), Ambient Lighting (Fr foot well, Fr cup holders, white LED lighting) (Kona gasoline Limited/N), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes, Door Panels Plastic / Premium Soft (Kona gasoline), Door sill plates Plastic (Kona gasoline), Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Driver Selectable, Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2), EC Mirror with HomeLink, Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS) (Kona N) and 25 more
HP 195 hp → 276 hp · Torque 195 lb-ft → 289 lb-ft · MPG comb 32 mpg → 23 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Kona Electric SEL $37,300
+$3,750 over the Kona Electric SE FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Kona Electric Limited $41,550
+$4,250 over the Kona Electric SEL FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Compare two trims side by side → Back to the 2023 Hyundai Kona
Common questions about the 2023 Hyundai Kona trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Hyundai Kona trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SE FWD to the SEL FWD: $1,810 more for 94 features the press kit lists as standard on the SEL FWD and not on the SE FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2023 Hyundai Kona trims cost?
12 trims, from $22,140 for the SE FWD to $41,550 for the Kona Electric Limited FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2023 Hyundai Kona with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $23,640 MSRP.