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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: $26,940

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,381

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTSSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,155 $37,195 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $27,260 $34,777 $20,966 $22,422
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,440      
Navigation system 1,750 1,750    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Cargo net     50 50
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Cargo mat     95 95
Floor mats     125 125
Universal garage door opener       350
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,151      
Navigation system 1,452 1,452    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Cargo net     42 42
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Cargo mat     78 78
Floor mats     102 102
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 6,885 2,445 3,945 4,295
Options (change) 6,180 2,029 3,520 3,811
Destination 745 745 895 895
Total Price $36,785 $40,385 $26,940 $28,990
Total Invoice $34,185 $37,551 $25,381 $27,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,534
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTSSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine285hp I6390hp V8147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,785$40,385$26,940$28,990
Adjustments for Features0-145-775-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,785$40,240$26,165$27,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,455$0$1,775
Total Invoice$34,185$37,551$25,381$27,128
Adjustments for Features0-135-730-983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,185$37,416$24,651$26,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,231$0$1,494

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForteForte
TrimLTSSEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $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 
Approach detection  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$4,535$5,165$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145$775$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135-730-983

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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?
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Cargo mat40Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Full-size spare tire225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested266056%
Total Not Requested212544%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested282566%
Total Not Requested142534%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested272566%
Total Not Requested142534%

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