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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: $24,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,762

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimSXLTSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $29,155 $37,195
Base Invoice $18,860 $27,260 $34,777
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package   695 695
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT   4,440  
Navigation system   1,750 1,750
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package   577 577
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT   4,151  
Navigation system   1,452 1,452
Options (change) 3,590 6,885 2,445
Options (change) 3,127 6,180 2,029
Destination 775 745 745
Total Price $24,165 $36,785 $40,385
Total Invoice $22,762 $34,185 $37,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,908
Model Year201320092009
ModelForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimSXLTSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4285hp I6390hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6275, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,165$36,785$40,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$35,155$38,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,455
Total Invoice$22,762$34,185$37,551
Adjustments for Features0-1,515-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,762$32,670$35,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,231

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year201320092009
ModelForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimSXLTSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25  
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 
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$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 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,255$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,515-1,650

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20132009
ModelForteTrailBlazer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.0 in
Length170.9 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in74.7 in
Height57.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,782 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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 display50Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Cargo mat40No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Full-size spare tire225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 Requested224547%
Total Not Requested254053%

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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