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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: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFForteForte
TrimSVSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $18,100 $19,600
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $17,240 $18,670
Cargo cover 290      
Floor mats 170 170    
Cargo net 20 20 40 40
Technology Package     1,800 1,800
Sunroof     750 750
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo cover 219      
Floor mats 131 131    
Cargo net 15 15 32 32
Technology Package     1,570 1,570
Sunroof     655 655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 480 190 2,590 3,590
Options (change) 365 146 2,257 3,127
Destination 850 850 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,030 $30,790 $21,440 $23,940
Total Invoice $27,422 $29,164 $20,247 $22,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,591
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFForteForte
TrimSVSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$29,030$30,790$21,440$23,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-440-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,030$29,240$21,000$21,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$975
Total Invoice$27,422$29,164$20,247$22,547
Adjustments for Features0-1,468-416-1,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,422$27,696$19,831$20,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$0$865

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFForteForte
TrimSVSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Tachometer  $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
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,185$4,735$3,625$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$440$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,468-416-1,851

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelLEAFForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length175.0 in170.9 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height61.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

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