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Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,835

Kia Forte GT-Line   
Difference: $4,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011202120212021
ModelLEAFLEAFForteForteForte
TrimSVSLGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $20,490 $23,090 $22,790
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350
Rear spoiler       295  
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291
Rear spoiler       244  
Options (change) 0 0 350 645 350
Options (change) 0 0 291 535 291
Destination 850 850 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $21,835 $24,730 $24,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte GT-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,364
Model Year20112011202120212021
ModelLEAFLEAFForteForteForte
TrimSVSLGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA1A1CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,130$27,070$21,835$24,730$24,135
Adjustments for Features-1,245-2,1200-2,250-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,885$24,950$21,835$22,480$22,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0$645$700

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011202120212021
ModelLEAFLEAFForteForteForte
TrimSVSLGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Rearview camera $200   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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
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$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,145$5,020$2,900$5,150$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$2,120$0$2,250$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,179-2,0080-139-85

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112021
ModelLEAFForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in182.7 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height61.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT-Line

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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