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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: $21,715

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,715

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLEAFForteForteForte
TrimSLLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,250 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $35,668 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Floor mats 170 125 125 125
Cargo net 20 50 50 50
Popular Plus Package   2,000    
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Floor mats 131 102 102 102
Cargo net 15 42 42 42
Popular Plus Package   1,844    
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Cargo mat   78 78 78
Options (change) 190 2,620 620 620
Options (change) 146 2,357 513 513
Destination 850 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $30,790 $21,715 $23,615 $25,315
Total Invoice $29,164 $20,715 $22,374 $23,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,038
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLEAFForteForteForte
TrimSLLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,790$21,715$23,615$25,315
Adjustments for Features-2,5450-1,325-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,245$21,715$22,290$23,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575$2,000
Total Invoice$29,164$20,715$22,374$23,830
Adjustments for Features-2,4110-1,255-1,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,753$20,715$21,119$22,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$404$1,609

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLEAFForteForteForte
TrimSLLXEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$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$200
Heated second row seats$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
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,020$2,475$3,800$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0$1,325$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4110-1,255-1,506

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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 LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Additional chrome trim0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
LED tail lights0No
Approach detection25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100549%

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 SX

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

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