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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: $27,730

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019
ModelLEAFForte
TrimSLEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $21,990
Floor mats 190 125
Cargo net 25 50
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Rear spoiler   295
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats 144 102
Cargo net 18 42
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Rear spoiler   244
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo mat   78
Options (change) 215 4,815
Options (change) 162 4,327
Destination 885 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $29,800 $27,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,605
Model Year20182019
ModelLEAFForte
TrimSLEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine147hp E147hp I4
TransmissionA1CVT-6
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$27,730
Adjustments for Features0-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$27,600

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182019
ModelLEAFForte
TrimSLEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,420$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-25

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182019
ModelLEAFForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.4 in182.7 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height61.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		30.0 ft315.3 ft3

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

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested225050%

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