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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: $26,000

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,511

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelLEAFForteForte
TrimSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $34,285 $19,367 $19,811
Floor mats 190 115 115
Cargo net 25 50 50
Premium Tech Package   4,500 4,200
Cargo mat   95 95
Floor mats 144 93 93
Cargo net 18 42 42
Premium Tech Package   4,081 3,863
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 215 4,760 4,460
Options (change) 162 4,294 4,076
Destination 885 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,800 $26,000 $26,300
Total Invoice $27,832 $24,511 $24,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,343
Model Year201820162016
ModelLEAFForteForte
TrimSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine147hp 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)215/50-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,800$26,000$26,300
Adjustments for Features-2,295-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,505$25,825$26,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$27,832$24,511$24,737
Adjustments for Features-2,143-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,689$24,346$24,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$391

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820162016
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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$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 
40 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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$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, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,895$3,775$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,143-1650

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
ModelLEAFForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.4 in171.3 in
Width70.5 in70.1 in
Height61.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 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 Legroom33.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested285068%
Total Not Requested135032%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested290063%
Total Not Requested172537%

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