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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelTrailBlazerOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,715 $19,895
Base Invoice $24,979 $18,510
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
LT Package 2 YC6 895  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450  
LT Package 1 PDF 625  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Power-adjustable pedals 150  
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 717  
LT Package 2 YC6 743  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373  
LT Package 1 PDF 519  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Power-adjustable pedals 125  
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 3,480 3,350
Options (change) 2,888 2,990
Destination 710 675
Total Price $30,905 $23,920
Total Invoice $28,577 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,149
Model Year20062008
ModelTrailBlazerOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6162hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,905$23,920
Adjustments for Features-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$23,920
Total Invoice$28,577$22,175
Adjustments for Features-1,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,324$22,175

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelTrailBlazerOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$3,530$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2530

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelTrailBlazerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in107.1 in
Length191.8 in186.4 in
Width74.7 in71.1 in
Height72.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
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 mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
LT Package 1 PDF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
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 Requested62574%
Total Not Requested21526%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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