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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: $26,175

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,541

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelLEAFForteForte
TrimSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,120 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $33,265 $18,751 $19,707
Floor mats 180 115 115
Cargo net 25 50 50
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
UVO   600  
Cargo mat   95 95
Floor mats 134 93 93
Cargo net 18 42 42
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
UVO   558  
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 205 5,660 4,460
Options (change) 152 5,105 4,009
Destination 850 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,675 $26,175 $26,175
Total Invoice $26,767 $24,681 $24,541

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,729
Model Year201520152015
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)215/50-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,675$26,175$26,175
Adjustments for Features-195-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$25,300$26,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$26,767$24,681$24,541
Adjustments for Features-182-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,585$23,856$24,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152015
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
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  
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$3,895$4,575$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-182-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152015
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
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 lights0No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested190052%
Total Not Requested172548%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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

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