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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: $5,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,291

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $5,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,715 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $24,979 $31,044 $33,774
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    
Running boards 375    
Sunroof 800    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Navigation system 1,600 1,995  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Convenience Package   1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
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    
Running boards 311    
Sunroof 664    
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Navigation system 1,328 1,696  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Convenience Package   1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 6,750 5,560 4,415
Options (change) 5,602 4,727 3,753
Destination 710 815 815
Total Price $34,175 $39,655 $41,510
Total Invoice $31,291 $36,586 $38,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,920
Model Year200620102010
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$39,655$41,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,490-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,175$38,165$39,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,005
Total Invoice$31,291$36,586$38,342
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-2,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,291$35,211$36,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620102010
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 
911 assist $25$25
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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 
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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,180$3,670$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,375-2,161

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%
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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197571%
Total Not Requested80029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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