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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,390

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelForteForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEXSXACTIVRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $25,500 $25,500
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Cargo mat 95 95 115 115
Cargo tray 80 80 145 145
Floor mats 125 125    
Remote start 495 495    
Universal garage door opener   350    
Driver Confidence Package     345 345
Convenience Package     620 620
Technology Package     1,720 1,720
Sun and Liftgate Package     1,770 1,770
Metal pedals     175 175
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Cargo mat 78 78 0 0
Cargo tray 67 67 0 0
Floor mats 102 102    
Remote start 410 410    
Universal garage door opener   291    
Driver Confidence Package     0 0
Convenience Package     0 0
Technology Package     0 0
Sun and Liftgate Package     0 0
Metal pedals     0 0
Options (change) 4,395 4,745 4,890 4,890
Options (change) 3,893 4,184 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,195 1,195
Total Price $27,390 $29,440 $31,585 $31,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,621
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelForteForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEXSXACTIVRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4155hp I3155hp I3
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$27,390$29,440$31,585$31,585
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,630-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,390$29,165$29,955$30,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0$50

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year2018201820212021
ModelForteForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEXSXACTIVRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
-speed   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225  
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)  $50 
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Alexa integration  $0$0
Cloud-connected personalization  $0$0
Navigation system$600$600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Streaming integration for satellite radio  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB-C port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,000$7,355$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,630$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-62-60

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20182021
ModelForteTrailBlazer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in173.5 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.2,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested255060%
Total Not Requested170040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested255061%
Total Not Requested160039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested63086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested27512%
Total Not Requested195088%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested63086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested27512%
Total Not Requested195088%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

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