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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: $18,480

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,587

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelLEAFLEAFForte
TrimSVSLSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $17,495
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $16,660
Cargo net 20 20 40
Floor mats 170 170  
Universal garage door opener     70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Cargo net 15 15 32
Floor mats 131 131  
Universal garage door opener     55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Options (change) 190 190 290
Options (change) 146 146 232
Destination 850 850 695
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $28,740 $30,790 $18,480
Total Invoice $27,203 $29,164 $17,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,070
Model Year201220122010
ModelLEAFLEAFForte
TrimSVSLSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E173hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,740$30,790$18,480
Adjustments for Features-2,690-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,050$26,475$18,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0
Total Invoice$27,203$29,164$17,587
Adjustments for Features-2,546-4,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,657$25,077$17,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122010
ModelLEAFLEAFForte
TrimSVSLSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability $750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,965$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$4,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,546-4,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelLEAFForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length175.0 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height61.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,708 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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