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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: $21,715

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,715

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForteForteForteLEAF
TrimLXEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $37,250
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $35,668
Popular Plus Package 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 50 20
Floor mats 125 125 125 170
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Popular Plus Package 1,844      
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 42 15
Floor mats 102 102 102 131
Cargo mat 78 78 78  
Options (change) 2,620 620 620 190
Options (change) 2,357 513 513 146
Destination 895 895 895 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $21,715 $23,615 $25,315 $30,790
Total Invoice $20,715 $22,374 $23,830 $29,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,038
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForteForteForteLEAF
TrimLXEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4107hp E
TransmissionT6T6S7A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$21,715$23,615$25,315$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,600-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,715$22,290$23,715$28,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,000$0
Total Invoice$20,715$22,374$23,830$29,164
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-1,506-2,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,715$21,119$22,324$26,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$404$1,609$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForteForteForteLEAF
TrimLXEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$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$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,475$3,800$4,075$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$1,600$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,255-1,506-2,411

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,929 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 Room53.8 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 LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Additional chrome trim0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
LED tail lights0No
Approach detection25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100549%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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