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2026 Hyundai Kona Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Typical asking price

$26,441

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$21,037$32,606
Typical market range
$24,098–$27,490

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$26,441

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$26,850–$32,650

4 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.

Where there's room on price

60

/ 100 (strong)

Approx. 116 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.

National supply

116

days of supply

Buyer's market

Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room on price on a 2026 Hyundai Kona.

Manufacturer programs

Factory offers near you

See current cash and financing programs for a 2026 Hyundai Kona. Programs can vary by ZIP and are separate from any dealer's written price.

Programs stay separate so you can compare their terms without a misleading combined total.

We'll use it only to match regional manufacturer programs.

Availability and eligibility depend on trim, financing, inventory, and program rules. Confirm any offer with the manufacturer or dealer.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$24,702–$25,776

Estimated dealer invoice — about $26,850 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Typical asking price by trim

TrimTypical asking (at typical mileage)MSRPEst. dealer cost
SEL Sport$25,740$28,175$25,921–$27,048
SE$25,760$26,850$24,702–$25,776
SEL Premium$28,680$29,925$27,531–$28,728
Limited$31,119$32,650$30,038–$31,344

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$24,066$28,676$33,286
Typical asking

SEL Sport

$25,740

SEL Sport: typical asking price $25,740, original MSRP $28,175, estimated dealer cost $25,921 to $27,048.

SE

$25,760

SE: typical asking price $25,760, original MSRP $26,850, estimated dealer cost $24,702 to $25,776.

SEL Premium

$28,680

SEL Premium: typical asking price $28,680, original MSRP $29,925, estimated dealer cost $27,531 to $28,728.

Limited

$31,119

Limited: typical asking price $31,119, original MSRP $32,650, estimated dealer cost $30,038 to $31,344.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2026 Hyundai Kona runs about $26,752 in MT to $29,220 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$1,917$110+$28,468
TX$1,653$332$28,426
FL$1,586$1,074+$29,101
NY$1,058$371$27,870
PA$1,586$587$28,614
IL$1,653$683$28,777
OH$1,520$444$28,405
GA$1,851$637$28,929
NC$793$793$28,027
WA$1,719$215+$28,375
OR$0$525$26,966

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Safety & recalls

3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2026 Hyundai Kona.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson 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."

Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Campaign 26V047000 · 27/01/2026

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 295. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.

Campaign 26V069000 · 06/02/2026

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.

Remedy: Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.

Campaign 26V452000 · 14/07/2026

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

What the experts say

8.7/ 10

Based on 4 expert reviews from 4 sources

Based on analysis of 4 professional reviews, the 2026 Hyundai Kona earns an expert score of 87. Reviewers consistently praise its Edgy styling, Strong suite of tech, Spacious for segment. However, some note concerns about Waiting for the Kona N and Pricey upper trims. This consensus represents the collective professional opinion from leading automotive publications.

Strengths

  • Edgy styling
  • Strong suite of tech
  • Spacious for segment
  • Fetching good looks
  • Roomy interior

Watch-outs

  • Waiting for the Kona N
  • Pricey upper trims
  • Hybrid not offered
  • Modest base engine
  • Borderline-anemic base engine

What reviewers highlight — aggregated from professional automotive publications.

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2026 Hyundai Kona?

Used 2026 Hyundai Kona listings ask about $26,441 at typical mileage, with most listings between $24,098 and $27,490. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Kona cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $26,850, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $409 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2026 Hyundai Kona?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $26,752 in MT to $29,220 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2026 Hyundai Kona?

There are about 116 days of national market supply for the 2026 Hyundai Kona — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room on price on a 2026 Hyundai Kona.

Is the listed price on a 2026 Hyundai Kona fair?

Usually, yes. 2026 Hyundai Kona listings typically ask about $25,794, roughly 2% below the typical asking price at typical mileage, $26,441. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.

What does the dealer pay for a 2026 Hyundai Kona?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $24,702–$25,776 — its $26,850 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Kona a good car?

Based on analysis of 4 professional reviews, the 2026 Hyundai Kona earns an expert score of 87. Reviewers consistently praise its Edgy styling, Strong suite of tech, Spacious for segment. However, some note concerns about Waiting for the Kona N and Pricey upper trims. This consensus represents the c

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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.