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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: $41,415

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $10,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620192019
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,715 $46,625 $54,165
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    
Navigation system 1,600    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Cargo cover 70 130 130
Rain-sensing wipers 70    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Sunroof 800    
AWD 2,250    
Cargo mat   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 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    
Navigation system 1,328    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 86 86
Cargo cover 58 124 124
Rain-sensing wipers 58    
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Sunroof 664    
AWD 2,104    
Cargo mat   95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 13,990 4,010 2,315
Options (change) 11,848 3,810 2,200
Destination 710 1,095 1,095
Total Price $41,415 $51,730 $57,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,940
Model Year200620192019
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine395hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/17 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,415$51,730$57,575
Adjustments for Features0-6,885-12,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,415$44,845$45,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$530

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620192019
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Air compressor$35  
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$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 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,735$14,620$19,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,885$12,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-653-698

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062019
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in112.6 in
Length191.8 in198.3 in
Width74.7 in78.9 in
Height72.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,629 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft381.7 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
LT Package 1 PDF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
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 Requested81597%
Total Not Requested253%

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