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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: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,511

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $36,200
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $34,285
Premium Tech Package 4,500 4,200  
Cargo net 50 50 25
Floor mats 115 115 190
Cargo mat 95 95  
Premium Tech Package 4,081 3,863  
Cargo net 42 42 18
Floor mats 93 93 144
Cargo mat 78 78  
Options (change) 4,760 4,460 215
Options (change) 4,294 4,076 162
Destination 850 850 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,000 $26,300 $29,800
Total Invoice $24,511 $24,737 $27,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,343
Model Year201620162018
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4147hp E
TransmissionT6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$26,000$26,300$29,800
Adjustments for Features-1750-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,825$26,300$27,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,511$24,737$27,832
Adjustments for Features-1650-2,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,346$24,737$25,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$391$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201620162018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
40 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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $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, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$3,775$3,600$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments-1650-2,143

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162018
ModelForteLEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in176.4 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height57.1 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,434 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 in33.5 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 seats200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested285068%
Total Not Requested135032%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested290063%
Total Not Requested172537%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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