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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: $25,360

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelLEAFForteForte
TrimSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,250 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $35,668 $18,759 $19,717
Floor mats 170 115 115
Cargo net 20 50 50
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Cargo mat   95 95
Floor mats 131 93 93
Cargo net 15 42 42
Technology Package   1,800 1,624
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 190 4,860 4,260
Options (change) 146 4,361 3,823
Destination 850 800 800
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,790 $25,360 $25,960
Total Invoice $29,164 $23,920 $24,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,630
Model Year201220142014
ModelLEAFForteForte
TrimSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA1T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,790$25,360$25,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$22,830$24,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$29,164$23,920$24,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,386-1,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,164$21,534$22,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,254

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220142014
ModelLEAFForteForte
TrimSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,495$6,025$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,386-1,552

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
ModelLEAFForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height61.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100028%
Total Not Requested262572%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested75022%
Total Not Requested260078%

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