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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: $26,175

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,541

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,690 $20,890 $37,250
Base Invoice $18,751 $19,707 $35,668
Technology Package 2,100 1,900  
Premium Package 2,700 2,300  
UVO 600    
Cargo net 50 50 20
Floor mats 115 115 170
Cargo mat 95 95  
Technology Package 1,893 1,717  
Premium Package 2,441 2,079  
UVO 558    
Cargo net 42 42 15
Floor mats 93 93 131
Cargo mat 78 78  
Options (change) 5,660 4,460 190
Options (change) 5,105 4,009 146
Destination 825 825 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,175 $26,175 $30,790
Total Invoice $24,681 $24,541 $29,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,869
Model Year201520152012
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4107hp E
TransmissionT6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,175$26,175$30,790
Adjustments for Features-2,530-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,645$24,520$30,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0
Total Invoice$24,681$24,541$29,164
Adjustments for Features-2,386-1,5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,295$22,989$29,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$694$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201520152012
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 driver seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,025$5,150$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,386-1,5520

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152012
ModelForteLEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.5 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 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested100028%
Total Not Requested262572%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested75022%
Total Not Requested260078%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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