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Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,865

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,319

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $36,200
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $34,285
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Cargo net 50 50 25
Floor mats 125 125 190
Cargo mat 95 95  
Universal garage door opener   350  
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Cargo net 42 42 18
Floor mats 102 102 144
Cargo mat 78 78  
Universal garage door opener   291  
Options (change) 3,870 4,220 215
Options (change) 3,458 3,749 162
Destination 895 895 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,865 $28,915 $29,800
Total Invoice $25,319 $27,066 $27,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,887
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4147hp E
TransmissionT6S7A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$26,865$28,915$29,800
Adjustments for Features0-275-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,865$28,640$29,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0
Total Invoice$25,319$27,066$27,832
Adjustments for Features0-257-626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,319$26,809$27,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass $0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,900$5,175$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-626

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182018
ModelForteLEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in176.4 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height57.1 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested242557%
Total Not Requested182543%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested182544%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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