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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: $25,435

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,982

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTSSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,745 $32,155 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $25,942 $30,065 $18,759 $19,717
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065      
Cargo cover 100 100    
Navigation system 1,750 1,750    
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435    
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Cargo net     50 50
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Cargo mat     95 95
Floor mats     115 115
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801      
Cargo cover 83 83    
Navigation system 1,452 1,452    
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212    
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Cargo net     42 42
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Cargo mat     78 78
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 6,610 5,980 4,935 4,335
Options (change) 5,913 5,324 4,423 3,885
Destination 745 745 800 800
Total Price $35,100 $38,880 $25,435 $26,035
Total Invoice $32,600 $36,134 $23,982 $24,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,282
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTSSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine285hp I6390hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6M6
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)245/60-18255/50-20205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$35,100$38,880$25,435$26,035
Adjustments for Features-2700-970-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,830$38,880$24,465$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0$1,475
Total Invoice$32,600$36,134$23,982$24,402
Adjustments for Features-2510-915-89
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,349$36,134$23,067$24,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTSSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40 $40$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 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows $200  
Rear bumper protector$40 $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350   
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$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,180$3,910$4,880$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0$970$95
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510-915-89

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
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 and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Cargo mat40Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested244558%
Total Not Requested177542%

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 seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested203076%
Total Not Requested65024%

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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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