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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelForteLEAF
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,495 $36,200
Base Invoice $16,660 $34,285
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Cargo net 40 25
Universal garage door opener 70  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Floor mats   190
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Cargo net 32 18
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Floor mats   144
Options (change) 1,990 215
Options (change) 1,712 162
Destination 695 885
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,180 $29,800
Total Invoice $19,067 $27,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,381
Model Year20102018
ModelForteLEAF
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4147hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$20,180$29,800
Adjustments for Features0-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,180$24,035
Total Invoice$19,067$27,832
Adjustments for Features0-5,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,067$22,448

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20102018
ModelForteLEAF
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,950$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,384

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20102018
ModelForteLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in176.4 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height57.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.730.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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