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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,630

Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV   
Difference: $9,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018201820182018
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimACTIVRSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $25,500 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Technology Package 1,720 1,720        
Driver Confidence Package 345 345        
Convenience Package 620 620        
Sun and Liftgate Package 1,770 1,770        
Cargo mat 115 115 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 200 200 120 120 120 120
Keyless entry keypad 165 165        
Cold Weather Package     650      
Package 201A     2,330      
Safe and Smart Package     1,295 1,295    
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695 1,695  
Package 401A         3,875  
Wheels, dark finish         595  
Technology Package 0 0        
Driver Confidence Package 0 0        
Convenience Package 0 0        
Sun and Liftgate Package 0 0        
Cargo mat 0 0 95 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 0 0 114 114 114 114
Keyless entry keypad 0 0        
Cold Weather Package     619      
Package 201A     2,213      
Safe and Smart Package     1,230 1,230    
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Package 401A         3,681  
Wheels, dark finish         565  
Options (change) 4,935 4,935 6,190 3,210 6,385 220
Options (change) 0 0 5,881 3,049 6,065 209
Destination 1,195 1,195 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,630 $31,630 $41,205 $46,295 $53,330 $55,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,319
Model Year202120212018201820182018
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimACTIVRSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I3155hp I3290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,630$31,630$41,205$46,295$53,330$55,155
Adjustments for Features-500-1,940-6,080-9,070-11,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,580$31,630$39,265$40,215$44,260$43,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$950$4,995$4,345

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212018201820182018
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimACTIVRSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
-speed $0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Following distance indicator$25$25    
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Skid plate (one)$50     
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0$0    
CD player   $125$125$125
Cloud-connected personalization$0$0    
HD radio$50$50 $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0    
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)$0$0    
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Streaming integration for satellite radio$50$50    
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB-C port$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wireless charging station$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0     
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,250$6,190$10,330$13,320$15,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$1,940$6,080$9,070$11,545
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-1,853-5,810-8,664-11,034

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212018
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length173.5 in198.3 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height64.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,996 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded instruments0No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested120054%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested730100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested165099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded instruments0No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested120054%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested730100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested165099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested95043%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested199055%

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