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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: $41,225

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $7,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,379

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $8,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,715 $43,100
Base Invoice $24,979 $40,191
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,360  
SS Package 5,195  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450  
LT Package 2 YC6 895  
LT Package 1 PDF 625  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Cargo net 30  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90
Cargo cover 70 130
Navigation system 1,600 795
Sunroof 800  
AWD 2,250  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,128  
SS Package 4,312  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373  
LT Package 2 YC6 743  
LT Package 1 PDF 519  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Cargo net 25  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 79
Cargo cover 58 114
Navigation system 1,328 694
Sunroof 664  
AWD 2,104  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 13,800 5,175
Options (change) 11,690 4,517
Destination 710 895
Total Price $41,225 $49,170
Total Invoice $37,379 $45,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,092
Model Year20062015
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine395hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/17 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,225$49,170
Adjustments for Features0-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,225$44,715
Total Invoice$37,379$45,603
Adjustments for Features0-4,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,379$41,471

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,175$11,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,132

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
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 Weight4,629 lb.4,921 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%
SS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4.1 axle ratioNo
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Front sport buckets100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Air compressor35No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
395 hp@6000
400 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
255/50VR20 tires400No
Total Requested127548%
Total Not Requested138552%
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 seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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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