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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaTrailBlazer
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $26,715
Base Invoice $18,510 $24,979
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   865
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   450
LT Package 1 PDF   625
LT Package 2 YC6   895
Side curtain airbags   495
Power-adjustable pedals   150
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   717
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   373
LT Package 1 PDF   519
LT Package 2 YC6   743
Side curtain airbags   411
Power-adjustable pedals   125
Options (change) 3,350 3,480
Options (change) 2,990 2,888
Destination 675 710
Total Price $23,920 $30,905
Total Invoice $22,175 $28,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,149
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaTrailBlazer
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/65-17
Total Price$23,920$30,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$29,550
Total Invoice$22,175$28,577
Adjustments for Features0-1,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$27,324

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaTrailBlazer
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,175$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,253

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaTrailBlazer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in113.0 in
Length186.4 in191.8 in
Width71.1 in74.7 in
Height58.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.880.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
LT Package 1 PDF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested21526%
LT Package 2 YC6
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cassette player50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%

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