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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: $23,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,374

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $36,790
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $34,843
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 25
Floor mats 125 125 180
Cargo mat 95 95  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 18
Floor mats 102 102 134
Cargo mat 78 78  
Options (change) 620 620 205
Options (change) 513 513 152
Destination 895 895 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,615 $25,315 $30,345
Total Invoice $22,374 $23,830 $28,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,103
Model Year201820182016
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4107hp E
TransmissionT6S7A1
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$23,615$25,315$30,345
Adjustments for Features0-275-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,615$25,040$27,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$22,374$23,830$28,345
Adjustments for Features0-259-2,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,374$23,571$25,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,197$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201820182016
ModelForteForteLEAF
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$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 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
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 
Heated second row seats  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,450$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259-2,868

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182016
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.3,257 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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