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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: $33,900

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,063

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $6,390

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Model Year200620112011
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,715 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $24,979 $29,479 $34,952
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,360    
LT Package 1 PDF 625    
LT Package 2 YC6 895    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Cargo cover 70 135 135
Navigation system 1,600 795 795
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Cargo net 30    
Sunroof 800    
Package 202A   3,075  
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095 2,095
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,128    
LT Package 1 PDF 519    
LT Package 2 YC6 743    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Cargo cover 58 115 115
Navigation system 1,328 676 676
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Cargo net 25    
Sunroof 664    
Package 202A   2,614  
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798 1,798
Options (change) 6,475 8,385 5,310
Options (change) 5,374 7,149 4,535
Destination 710 825 825
Total Price $33,900 $40,730 $43,670
Total Invoice $31,063 $37,453 $40,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,139
Model Year200620112011
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,900$40,730$43,670
Adjustments for Features0-3,535-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$37,195$38,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$31,063$37,453$40,312
Adjustments for Features0-3,251-4,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,063$34,202$35,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620112011
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,520$8,055$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,251-4,477

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in112.6 in
Length191.8 in197.1 in
Width74.7 in78.9 in
Height72.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft380.7 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested112535%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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