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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerOptima
TrimLTSSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,745 $32,155 $20,690
Base Invoice $25,942 $30,065 $19,255
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695  
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065    
Navigation system 1,750 1,750 1,200
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435  
Convenience Package     970
Premium Package     1,300
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577  
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801    
Navigation system 1,452 1,452 1,075
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212  
Convenience Package     865
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 6,660 5,880 3,470
Options (change) 5,955 5,241 3,100
Destination 745 745 675
Total Price $35,150 $38,780 $24,835
Total Invoice $32,642 $36,051 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,982
Model Year200820082009
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerOptima
TrimLTSSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I6390hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6275, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$35,150$38,780$24,835
Adjustments for Features-1,755-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,395$37,420$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0
Total Invoice$32,642$36,051$23,030
Adjustments for Features-1,630-1,2640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,012$34,787$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,775$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082009
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerOptima
TrimLTSSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,680$4,285$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,630-1,2640

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelTrailBlazerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in107.1 in
Length191.8 in189.0 in
Width74.7 in71.1 in
Height72.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.0 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
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested235556%
Total Not Requested186544%

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 pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested190571%
Total Not Requested77529%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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