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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: $18,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,727

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,715 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $24,979 $15,230 $16,660
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865    
LT Package 1 PDF 625    
LT Package 2 YC6 895    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Cargo net 30 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180 180
Premium Package   800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener   70 70
Sunroof     700
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 717    
LT Package 1 PDF 519    
LT Package 2 YC6 743    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Cargo net 25 32 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145 145
Premium Package   700  
Leather seating surfaces   870 870
Universal garage door opener   55 55
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 3,360 2,090 1,990
Options (change) 2,788 1,802 1,712
Destination 710 695 695
Total Price $30,785 $18,780 $20,180
Total Invoice $28,477 $17,727 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,064
Model Year200620102010
ModelTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$30,785$18,780$20,180
Adjustments for Features-3,9850-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,800$18,780$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$28,477$17,727$19,067
Adjustments for Features-3,6860-756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,791$17,727$18,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$584

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620102010
ModelTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,105$1,120$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6860-756

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelTrailBlazerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in104.3 in
Length191.8 in178.3 in
Width74.7 in69.9 in
Height72.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
LT Package 1 PDF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested42551%
Total Not Requested41549%
LT Package 2 YC6
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cassette player50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested57539%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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