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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,630

Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV   
Difference: $9,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $25,500 $25,500
Package 201A 2,330          
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295        
Cold Weather Package 650          
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 115 115
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 200 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695      
Package 401A     3,875      
Wheels, dark finish     595      
Driver Confidence Package         345 345
Convenience Package         620 620
Sun and Liftgate Package         1,770 1,770
Technology Package         1,720 1,720
Keyless entry keypad         165 165
Package 201A 2,213          
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230        
Cold Weather Package 619          
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 0 0
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Package 401A     3,681      
Wheels, dark finish     565      
Driver Confidence Package         0 0
Convenience Package         0 0
Sun and Liftgate Package         0 0
Technology Package         0 0
Keyless entry keypad         0 0
Options (change) 6,190 3,210 6,385 220 4,935 4,935
Options (change) 5,881 3,049 6,065 209 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,195 1,195
Total Price $41,205 $46,295 $53,330 $55,155 $31,630 $31,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,319
Model Year201820182018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6155hp I3155hp I3
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$41,205$46,295$53,330$55,155$31,630$31,630
Adjustments for Features-1,940-6,080-9,070-11,545-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,265$40,215$44,260$43,610$31,580$31,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$4,995$4,345$0$50

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year201820182018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
-speed     $0$0
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$6,190$10,330$13,320$15,795$4,300$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$6,080$9,070$11,545$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,853-5,810-8,664-11,034-20

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20182021
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length198.3 in173.5 in
Width78.9 in71.2 in
Height70.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

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%
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested120054%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

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%
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested120054%

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