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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: $18,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,727

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForteForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEXSXLTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $17,495 $29,155 $37,195
Base Invoice $15,230 $16,660 $27,260 $34,777
Premium Package 800      
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 180    
Universal garage door opener 70 70    
Cargo net 40 40    
Sunroof   700    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package     695 695
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT     4,440  
Premium Package 700      
Leather seating surfaces 870 870    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 55 55    
Cargo net 32 32    
Sunroof   610    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package     577 577
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT     4,151  
Options (change) 2,090 1,990 5,135 695
Options (change) 1,802 1,712 4,728 577
Destination 695 695 745 745
Total Price $18,780 $20,180 $35,035 $38,635
Total Invoice $17,727 $19,067 $32,733 $36,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,442
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForteForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEXSXLTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4173hp I4285hp I6390hp V8
TransmissionM5M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6275, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$18,780$20,180$35,035$38,635
Adjustments for Features0-875-4,885-5,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,780$19,305$30,150$33,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0$3,455
Total Invoice$17,727$19,067$32,733$36,099
Adjustments for Features0-827-4,564-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,727$18,240$28,169$31,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$513$0$3,230

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForteForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEXSXLTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor   $35
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector  $40 
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,470$2,345$6,355$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$4,885$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-827-4,564-4,700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20102009
ModelForteTrailBlazer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.0 in
Length178.3 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in74.7 in
Height57.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.780.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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?
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cargo cover75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Cargo mat40No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Full-size spare tire225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested194041%
Total Not Requested284559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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