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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: $11,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelForteLEAF
TrimEXSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $43,900
Premium Tech Package 4,500  
Cargo net 50 25
Floor mats 115 190
Cargo mat 95  
Premium Tech Package 4,081  
Cargo net 42 18
Floor mats 93 144
Cargo mat 78  
Options (change) 4,760 215
Options (change) 4,294 162
Destination 850 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,000 $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 SL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,562
Model Year20162020
ModelForteLEAF
TrimEXSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4214hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG118/97 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$26,000$37,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,000$35,420

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162020
ModelForteLEAF
TrimEXSL Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,725$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0362

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162020
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 Weight3,045 lb.3,882 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Nissan LEAF SL Plus

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

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