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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelForteLEAF
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $36,790
Base Invoice $18,670 $34,843
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 25
Floor mats   200
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 18
Floor mats   154
Options (change) 3,590 225
Options (change) 3,127 172
Destination 750 885
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,940 $30,400
Total Invoice $22,547 $28,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,512
Model Year20122017
ModelForteLEAF
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4107hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$23,940$30,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$28,965
Total Invoice$22,547$28,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$27,059

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122017
ModelForteLEAF
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Photovoltaic solar panel $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heat pump $250
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack $0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,925$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,341

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122017
ModelForteLEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in175.0 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,324 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 in33.3 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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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