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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: $26,000

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,511

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $36,790
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $34,843
Premium Tech Package 4,500 4,200  
Cargo net 50 50 25
Floor mats 115 115 200
Cargo mat 95 95  
Premium Tech Package 4,081 3,863  
Cargo net 42 42 18
Floor mats 93 93 154
Cargo mat 78 78  
Options (change) 4,760 4,460 225
Options (change) 4,294 4,076 172
Destination 850 850 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,000 $26,300 $30,400
Total Invoice $24,511 $24,737 $28,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,405
Model Year201620162017
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)215/45-17225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$26,000$26,300$30,400
Adjustments for Features-1750-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,825$26,300$29,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,511$24,737$28,400
Adjustments for Features-1650-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,346$24,737$27,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$391$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201620162017
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 
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
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$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,200$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$695
Value of Feature Adjustments-1650-649

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162017
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.3,324 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 Room53.0 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 in33.3 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?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested287568%
Total Not Requested132532%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested262557%
Total Not Requested200043%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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