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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: $35,000

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,517

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerOptima
TrimLTSSSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,745 $32,155 $26,800
Base Invoice $25,942 $30,065 $25,040
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695  
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065    
Navigation system 1,750 1,750 1,400
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435  
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,350
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577  
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801    
Navigation system 1,452 1,452 1,250
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212  
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     3,250
Options (change) 6,510 5,880 7,700
Options (change) 5,830 5,241 7,135
Destination 745 745 800
Total Price $35,000 $38,780 $35,300
Total Invoice $32,517 $36,051 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,851
Model Year200820082013
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerOptima
TrimLTSSSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I6390hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6275, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$35,000$38,780$35,300
Adjustments for Features-2700-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,730$38,780$32,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0
Total Invoice$32,517$36,051$32,975
Adjustments for Features-2510-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,266$36,051$30,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082013
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerOptima
TrimLTSSSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
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$5,480$5,210$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510-2,560

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
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.3,224 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 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 wheels0Yes
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40No
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested260562%
Total Not Requested161538%

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 Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested240579%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%

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