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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: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelLEAFForteForte
TrimSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,840 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $32,635 $18,759 $19,717
Floor mats 170 115 115
Premium Package 1,050 2,600 2,200
Cargo net 25 50 50
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Cargo mat   95 95
Floor mats 131 93 93
Premium Package 911 2,348 1,986
Cargo net 18 42 42
Technology Package   1,800 1,624
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 1,245 4,860 4,260
Options (change) 1,060 4,361 3,823
Destination 850 800 800
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,435 $25,360 $25,960
Total Invoice $27,045 $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: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,518
Model Year201320142014
ModelLEAFForteForte
TrimSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA1T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,435$25,360$25,960
Adjustments for Features-470-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,965$24,485$25,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$27,045$23,920$24,340
Adjustments for Features-432-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,613$23,095$24,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320142014
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  
Around view cameras$500  
Rearview camera $200$200
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
Heat pump$250  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
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
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,395$4,800$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-432-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132014
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 Weight3,257 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested142584%
Total Not Requested27516%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested190052%
Total Not Requested172548%

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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested142584%
Total Not Requested27516%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested165049%
Total Not Requested170051%

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