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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: $25,435

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,982

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelForteForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEXSXLTSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $27,745 $32,155
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $25,942 $30,065
Premium Package 2,600 2,200    
Technology Package 2,000 1,800    
Rear bumper protector 75 75    
Floor mats 115 115    
Cargo mat 95 95    
Cargo net 50 50    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package     695 695
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT     4,065  
Cargo cover     100 100
Navigation system     1,750 1,750
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS       3,435
Premium Package 2,348 1,986    
Technology Package 1,800 1,624    
Rear bumper protector 62 62    
Floor mats 93 93    
Cargo mat 78 78    
Cargo net 42 42    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package     577 577
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT     3,801  
Cargo cover     83 83
Navigation system     1,452 1,452
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS       3,212
Options (change) 4,935 4,335 6,610 5,980
Options (change) 4,423 3,885 5,913 5,324
Destination 800 800 745 745
Total Price $25,435 $26,035 $35,100 $38,880
Total Invoice $23,982 $24,402 $32,600 $36,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,282
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelForteForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEXSXLTSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4285hp I6390hp V8
TransmissionT6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6275, 6275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$25,435$26,035$35,100$38,880
Adjustments for Features-970-95-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,465$25,940$34,830$38,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$4,050
Total Invoice$23,982$24,402$32,600$36,134
Adjustments for Features-915-89-2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,067$24,313$32,349$36,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,246$0$3,785

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelForteForteTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEXSXLTSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor   $35
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$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 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,880$4,005$4,180$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$95$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-915-89-2510

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20142008
ModelForteTrailBlazer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.0 in
Length171.3 in191.8 in
Width70.1 in74.7 in
Height57.1 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested290080%
Total Not Requested72520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
All-terrain tires0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Cargo mat40Yes
White-letter tires0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
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
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 Requested244558%
Total Not Requested177542%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
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
Total Requested203076%
Total Not Requested65024%

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