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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: $22,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelLEAFForte
TrimSLSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $18,395
Base Invoice $34,285 $17,520
Floor mats 190  
Cargo net 25 40
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats 144  
Cargo net 18 32
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 215 3,590
Options (change) 162 3,127
Destination 885 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $29,800 $22,680
Total Invoice $27,832 $21,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,721
Model Year20182011
ModelLEAFForte
TrimSLSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine147hp E173hp I4
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,800$22,680
Adjustments for Features-4,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,765$22,680
Total Invoice$27,832$21,342
Adjustments for Features-3,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,063$21,342

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelLEAFForte
TrimSLSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,310$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7690

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelLEAFForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length176.4 in170.9 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height61.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		30.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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