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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: $29,460

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelTrailBlazerOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,745 $26,890 $28,090 $35,390 $31,990
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695        
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065        
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Premium Package   2,300      
Cargo mat     95 95  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577        
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801        
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Premium Package   2,088      
Cargo mat     78 78  
Options (change) 4,760 2,650 445 445 350
Options (change) 4,378 2,379 369 369 291
Destination 745 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $33,250 $30,465 $29,460 $31,841 $33,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,045
Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelTrailBlazerOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I6178hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA4S7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,250$30,465$29,460$31,841$33,265
Adjustments for Features-690-1,925-3000-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,560$28,540$29,160$31,841$29,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$620$3,301$1,100

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelTrailBlazerOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
HD radio  $50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,940$7,175$5,550$5,250$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$1,925$300$0$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-645-209-130-133

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082019
ModelTrailBlazerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.4 in
Length191.8 in191.1 in
Width74.7 in73.2 in
Height72.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.9 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested294570%
Total Not Requested127530%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested60027%
Total Not Requested165073%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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