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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTrailBlazerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,715 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $24,979 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450      
LT Package 1 PDF 625      
LT Package 2 YC6 895      
Side curtain airbags 495      
Navigation system 1,600      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 717      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373      
LT Package 1 PDF 519      
LT Package 2 YC6 743      
Side curtain airbags 411      
Navigation system 1,328      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 4,930 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 4,091 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 710 750 750 750
Total Price $32,355 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $29,780 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,857
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTrailBlazerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,355$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-895-895-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$26,805$28,705$30,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$3,775
Total Invoice$29,780$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-832-833-1,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,780$24,923$26,702$28,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,779$3,500

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTrailBlazerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$4,180$5,075$5,075$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895$895$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832-833-1,552

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelTrailBlazerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.0 in
Length191.8 in190.7 in
Width74.7 in72.1 in
Height72.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.4 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%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested235040%
Total Not Requested350060%

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