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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaTrailBlazer
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $26,715
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,979
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400 1,600
Premium Package 2,950  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   865
SS Package   5,195
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   450
LT Package 2 YC6   895
LT Package 1 PDF   625
Side curtain airbags   495
RWD   0
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250 1,328
Premium Package 2,635  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   717
SS Package   4,312
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   373
LT Package 2 YC6   743
LT Package 1 PDF   519
Side curtain airbags   411
RWD   0
Options (change) 7,650 10,125
Options (change) 6,822 8,403
Destination 750 710
Total Price $34,900 $37,550
Total Invoice $32,332 $34,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,428
Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaTrailBlazer
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4395hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,900$37,550
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,100$37,550
Total Invoice$32,332$34,092
Adjustments for Features-1,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,664$34,092

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaTrailBlazer
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Proximity key$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,300$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6680

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaTrailBlazer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in113.0 in
Length190.7 in191.8 in
Width72.1 in74.7 in
Height57.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,452 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.480.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested240580%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
SS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4.1 axle ratioNo
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Front sport buckets100No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Air compressor35No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
395 hp@6000
400 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
255/50VR20 tires400No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested138546%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%
LT Package 2 YC6
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cassette player50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%
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%

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