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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: $18,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,695

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTSSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,745 $32,155 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $25,942 $30,065 $15,230 $16,660
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435    
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 and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145 145
Premium Package     700  
Leather seating surfaces     870 870
Universal garage door opener     55 55
Sunroof       610
Options (change) 4,760 4,130 2,050 1,950
Options (change) 4,378 3,789 1,770 1,680
Destination 745 745 695 695
Total Price $33,250 $37,030 $18,740 $20,140
Total Invoice $31,065 $34,599 $17,695 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,086
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTSSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I6390hp V8156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6275, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$33,250$37,030$18,740$20,140
Adjustments for Features-4,585-4,3150-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,665$32,715$18,740$19,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0$525
Total Invoice$31,065$34,599$17,695$19,035
Adjustments for Features-4,284-4,0320-827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,781$30,567$17,695$18,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,786$0$513

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTSSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows $200  
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,155$5,885$1,570$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$4,315$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,284-4,0320-827

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
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 and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
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 Requested180043%
Total Not Requested242057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested150056%
Total Not Requested118044%

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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