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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: $9,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimSSSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $46,625 $54,165
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695    
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS 3,435    
Navigation system 1,750    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Cargo cover 100 130 130
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
AWD 2,135    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577    
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS 3,212    
Navigation system 1,452    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 86 86
Cargo cover 83 124 124
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075    
AWD 1,996    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 9,440 3,910 2,215
Options (change) 8,420 3,715 2,105
Destination 745 1,095 1,095
Total Price $42,340 $51,630 $57,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,751
Model Year200820192019
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimSSSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine390hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/16 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$42,340$51,630$57,475
Adjustments for Features0-7,235-12,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,340$44,395$44,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$130

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820192019
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimSSSportPlatinum
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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 bumper protector $40$40
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
USB port $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
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt 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$8,050$15,285$21,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,235$12,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-674-721

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082019
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 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 pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
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 controls150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested230586%
Total Not Requested37514%

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