Which 2027 Hyundai Kona trim should you buy?
$25,500 to $34,035. 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: SEL Sport FWD → SE AWD, +$175 for 5 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SE AWD at $27,000.
SEL Sport $26,825
+$1,325 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: "Aero" wiper blades, 18 X 7.0J Alloys / 215/55R18, 2nd Row AC Vents, Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Auto Defog, Glove compartment - Illuminated, Heated front seats, Height adjustment front passenger, LED interior lights, Outside Mirrors - Gloss Black, Outside Mirrors - Heated, Power windows with front auto-up/down, Privacy glass - Rear/quarter/back glass, Rear center armrest with cupholders, Rear spoiler - Gloss Black and 4 more
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
SE $27,000
+$175 over the SEL Sport FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Sport FWD: 17 X 7.0J Alloys / 215/60R17, Air Conditioning (manual), Outside Mirrors - Bodycolor, Power windows with driver auto-up/down, Rear spoiler - Body color
MPG comb 31 mpg → 27 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
SEL Sport $28,325
+$1,325 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: "Aero" wiper blades, 18 X 7.0J Alloys / 215/55R18, 2nd Row AC Vents, Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Auto Defog, Glove compartment - Illuminated, Heated front seats, Height adjustment front passenger, LED interior lights, Outside Mirrors - Gloss Black, Outside Mirrors - Heated, Power windows with front auto-up/down, Privacy glass - Rear/quarter/back glass, Rear center armrest with cupholders, Rear spoiler - Gloss Black and 4 more
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
SEL Premium $28,425
+$1,600 over the SEL Sport FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Sport FWD: 19 X 7.5J Alloys / 235/45/R19, 8-speed Automatic Torque Converter, 8-way power driver's seat, Body cladding - Black, Door Panels - Premium Soft-Touch, Fr/Rr Lower Bumper Molding - Silver, Front dual cupholders - Center console-mounted, retractable rotary-style, Gamma II Engine Family: 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder, Displacement: 1,598 cc, semi-full engine cover, H-Tex® Trimmed Seats, Height adjustment driver - Power, Map Pocket (front passenger seatback only), Paddle Shifters, Passenger seatback pocket, Power driver 2-way lumbar support and 3 more
HP 147 hp → 190 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 31 mpg → 28 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
SEL Premium $29,925
+$1,600 over the SEL Sport AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Sport AWD: 19 X 7.5J Alloys / 235/45/R19, 8-speed Automatic Torque Converter, 8-way power driver's seat, Body cladding - Black, Door Panels - Premium Soft-Touch, Fr/Rr Lower Bumper Molding - Silver, Front dual cupholders - Center console-mounted, retractable rotary-style, Gamma II Engine Family: 1.6L Turbo-GDI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder, Displacement: 1,598 cc, semi-full engine cover, H-Tex® Trimmed Seats, Height adjustment driver - Power, Map Pocket (front passenger seatback only), Paddle Shifters, Passenger seatback pocket, Power driver 2-way lumbar support and 3 more
HP 147 hp → 190 hp · Torque 132 lb-ft → 195 lb-ft · MPG comb 27 mpg → 26 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Limited $32,535
+$4,110 over the SEL Premium FWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Premium FWD: 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster, Ambient Lighting (user-selectable color; above glovebox, front door lower storage), Blind-Spot View Monitor, Bose premium audio w/external amp and 8 Speakers (2 Front-door-mounted Speakers, 2 Tweeters, 2 Rear Speakers, and center front), Cargo cover (fixed), Door handles - Metal Paint (interior), Hands-free Smart Liftgate w/ Auto Open, Inside rearview mirror - Auto-Dimming EC Mirror, Outside Mirrors - Bodycolor, Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Reverse, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Side (w/Contour Warning), Rear spoiler - Body color and 7 more
Limited $34,035
+$4,110 over the SEL Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the SEL Premium AWD: 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster, Ambient Lighting (user-selectable color; above glovebox, front door lower storage), Blind-Spot View Monitor, Bose premium audio w/external amp and 8 Speakers (2 Front-door-mounted Speakers, 2 Tweeters, 2 Rear Speakers, and center front), Cargo cover (fixed), Door handles - Metal Paint (interior), Hands-free Smart Liftgate w/ Auto Open, Inside rearview mirror - Auto-Dimming EC Mirror, Outside Mirrors - Bodycolor, Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Reverse, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Side (w/Contour Warning), Rear spoiler - Body color and 7 more
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.
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Common questions about the 2027 Hyundai Kona trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Hyundai Kona trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SEL Sport FWD to the SE AWD: $175 more for 5 features the press kit lists as standard on the SE AWD and not on the SEL Sport FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2027 Hyundai Kona trims cost?
8 trims, from $25,500 for the SE FWD to $34,035 for the Limited AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2027 Hyundai Kona with all-wheel drive?
The SE AWD, at $27,000 MSRP.