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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: $25,360

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,943

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Model Year200620142014
ModelTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,715 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $24,979 $18,759 $19,717
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865    
LT Package 1 PDF 625    
LT Package 2 YC6 895    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450    
Cargo cover 70    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Cargo net 30 50 50
Navigation system 1,600    
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Cargo mat   95 95
Floor mats   115 115
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 717    
LT Package 1 PDF 519    
LT Package 2 YC6 743    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373    
Cargo cover 58    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Cargo net 25 42 42
Navigation system 1,328    
Technology Package   1,800 1,624
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Cargo mat   78 78
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 5,030 4,860 4,260
Options (change) 4,174 4,361 3,823
Destination 710 800 800
Total Price $32,455 $25,360 $25,960
Total Invoice $29,863 $23,920 $24,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,273
Model Year200620142014
ModelTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,455$25,360$25,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$23,950$25,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,550
Total Invoice$29,863$23,920$24,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,863$22,590$23,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,319

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620142014
ModelTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Heated second row seats $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,965$4,375$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,330-431

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelTrailBlazerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in171.3 in
Width74.7 in70.1 in
Height72.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft356.4 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 mat40Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested66579%
Total Not Requested17521%
LT Package 2 YC6
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cassette player50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested290080%
Total Not Requested72520%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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