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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: $36,445

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,717

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $1,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,745 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $25,942 $27,273 $30,178
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,750 1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
255/50R20   1,325  
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Third-row seat   875 375
Audiophile Package   510  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801    
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,452 1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
255/50R20   1,127  
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Third-row seat   744 319
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 7,955 8,240 4,615
Options (change) 7,030 7,005 3,923
Destination 745 785 785
Total Price $36,445 $38,270 $37,795
Total Invoice $33,717 $35,063 $34,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $525
Model Year200820082008
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp 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)245/60-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$36,445$38,270$37,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,335-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$36,935$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$33,717$35,063$34,886
Adjustments for Features0-1,223-1,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,717$33,840$33,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$648$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
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
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  
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  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,365$3,700$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,223-1,694

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Running boards350Yes
245/60R18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
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 Requested303072%
Total Not Requested119028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%
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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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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