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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: $34,175

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $2,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,291

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $2,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,715 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,979 $27,273 $30,178
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,360    
LT Package 1 PDF 625    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450    
LT Package 2 YC6 895    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Running boards 375    
Sunroof 800    
Navigation system 1,600 1,995 1,995
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
Audiophile Package   510  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,128    
LT Package 1 PDF 519    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373    
LT Package 2 YC6 743    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Running boards 311    
Sunroof 664    
Navigation system 1,328 1,696 1,696
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 6,750 6,915 4,615
Options (change) 5,602 5,878 3,923
Destination 710 785 785
Total Price $34,175 $36,945 $37,795
Total Invoice $31,291 $33,936 $34,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,433
Model Year200620082008
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,175$36,945$37,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,175$35,625$36,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$31,291$33,936$34,886
Adjustments for Features0-1,212-1,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,291$32,724$33,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$713

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,305$3,625$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,320$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,212-1,449

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in113.7 in
Length191.8 in193.4 in
Width74.7 in73.7 in
Height72.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
LT Package 1 PDF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested21526%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%
LT Package 2 YC6
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cassette player50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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