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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: $21,180

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120202020
ModelForteLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,895 $39,750 $43,900
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net 40 25 25
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Cargo cover   145  
Floor mats   190 190
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Cargo net 32 18 18
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Cargo cover   94  
Floor mats   144 144
Options (change) 3,590 360 215
Options (change) 3,207 256 162
Destination 695 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $21,180 $33,535 $37,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,111
Model Year201120202020
ModelForteLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4214hp E214hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG118/97 MPG118/97 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$21,180$33,535$37,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$32,475$32,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201120202020
ModelForteLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSV PlusSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100
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$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0  
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack $0$0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
Exterior 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,935$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0200805

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112020
ModelForteLEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in176.4 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height57.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,882 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft330.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV Plus

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL Plus

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

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