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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: $42,340

Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS   
Difference: $5,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,230

Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS   
Difference: $5,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimSSSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $41,675
Base Invoice $30,065 $38,862
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695  
Cargo cover 100 135
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS 3,435  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 100
Navigation system 1,750 795
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,135  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577  
Cargo cover 83 118
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS 3,212  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 89
Navigation system 1,452 694
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
AWD 1,996  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 9,440 5,190
Options (change) 8,420 4,531
Destination 745 895
Total Price $42,340 $47,760
Total Invoice $39,230 $44,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $890
Model Year20082014
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimSSSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine390hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/16 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,340$47,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,340$43,265
Total Invoice$39,230$44,288
Adjustments for Features0-4,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,230$40,120

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimSSSport
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, 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$7,535$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,168

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
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 SS

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
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 opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested188070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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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