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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: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,800

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $8,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,745 $37,855
Base Invoice $25,942 $35,268
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695  
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065  
Cargo cover 100 135
Navigation system 1,750  
Power-adjustable pedals 150  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   120
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577  
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801  
Cargo cover 83 115
Navigation system 1,452  
Power-adjustable pedals 125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Roof rack crossbars   106
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 8,055 7,260
Options (change) 7,113 6,176
Destination 745 825
Total Price $36,545 $45,940
Total Invoice $33,800 $42,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,132
Model Year20082012
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,545$45,940
Adjustments for Features0-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,545$40,140
Total Invoice$33,800$42,269
Adjustments for Features0-5,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,800$36,932

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
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
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,580$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,337

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
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.4,558 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 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 boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Cargo mat40No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
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
Total Requested305572%
Total Not Requested116528%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

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