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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: $31,215

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,228

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTSSSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,745 $32,155 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $25,942 $30,065 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695      
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065        
Navigation system 1,750 1,750      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435      
Premium Tech Package     4,600    
Premium Package       3,300  
Technology Package       2,400  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577      
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801        
Navigation system 1,452 1,452      
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212      
Premium Tech Package     4,270    
Premium Package       3,060  
Technology Package       2,230  
Options (change) 6,510 5,880 4,600 5,700 0
Options (change) 5,830 5,241 4,270 5,290 0
Destination 745 745 825 825 825
Total Price $35,000 $38,780 $31,215 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $32,517 $36,051 $29,228 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,878
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTSSSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I6390hp V8192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6275, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,000$38,780$31,215$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features-2700-1,965-2,665-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,730$38,780$29,250$31,560$32,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0$2,310$3,060
Total Invoice$32,517$36,051$29,228$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features-2510-1,840-2,494-3,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,266$36,051$27,388$29,541$30,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$0$2,153$2,823

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTSSSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35   
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,480$5,210$7,175$7,875$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0$1,965$2,665$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510-1,840-2,494-3,754

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelTrailBlazerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.0 in
Length191.8 in190.7 in
Width74.7 in72.1 in
Height72.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested122527%
Total Not Requested332573%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested62519%
Total Not Requested265081%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

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