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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,390

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimACTIVRSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,500 $25,500 $22,100 $23,800
Convenience Package 620 620    
Driver Confidence Package 345 345    
Technology Package 1,720 1,720    
Sun and Liftgate Package 1,770 1,770    
Cargo tray 145 145 80 80
Cargo mat 115 115 95 95
Metal pedals 175 175    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Floor mats     125 125
Remote start     495 495
Universal garage door opener       350
Convenience Package 0 0    
Driver Confidence Package 0 0    
Technology Package 0 0    
Sun and Liftgate Package 0 0    
Cargo tray 0 0 67 67
Cargo mat 0 0 78 78
Metal pedals 0 0    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Floor mats     102 102
Remote start     410 410
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 4,890 4,890 4,395 4,745
Options (change) 0 0 3,893 4,184
Destination 1,195 1,195 895 895
Total Price $31,585 $31,585 $27,390 $29,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,621
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimACTIVRSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I3155hp I3164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,585$31,585$27,390$29,440
Adjustments for Features-1,630-1,5800-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,955$30,005$27,390$29,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$1,775

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2021202120182018
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimACTIVRSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
-speed $0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote keyless entry  $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist  $50$50
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Alexa integration$0$0  
Cloud-connected personalization$0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Streaming integration for satellite radio$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB-C port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,355$7,305$5,725$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$1,580$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-62-600-257

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212018
ModelTrailBlazerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length173.5 in171.3 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,996 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested63086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested27512%
Total Not Requested195088%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested63086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested27512%
Total Not Requested195088%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested255060%
Total Not Requested170040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested255061%
Total Not Requested160039%

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