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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: $36,545

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $1,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,800

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,745 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,942 $27,518 $29,578
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065    
Cargo cover 100 80 80
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,750 1,995 1,995
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
235/65R18   595  
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801    
Cargo cover 83 68 68
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,452 1,696 1,696
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
235/65R18   506  
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 8,055 7,635 5,340
Options (change) 7,113 6,492 4,541
Destination 745 645 645
Total Price $36,545 $38,480 $38,500
Total Invoice $33,800 $34,655 $34,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $634
Model Year200820062006
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, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$36,545$38,480$38,500
Adjustments for Features0-245-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,545$38,235$38,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$33,800$34,655$34,764
Adjustments for Features0-221-221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,800$34,434$34,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,080$2,325$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-221-221

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
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
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

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
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%

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