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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: $43,845

Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,648

Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS   
Difference: $4,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimSSSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,195 $43,100
Base Invoice $34,777 $40,191
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90
Navigation system 1,750 795
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,135  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 79
Navigation system 1,452 694
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
AWD 1,997  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 5,905 5,175
Options (change) 5,126 4,517
Destination 745 895
Total Price $43,845 $49,170
Total Invoice $40,648 $45,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,241
Model Year20092015
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimSSSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine390hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/16 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,845$49,170
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,845$45,165
Total Invoice$40,648$45,603
Adjustments for Features0-3,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,648$41,889

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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 
Remote start $150
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 
Cargo mat$40 
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
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$7,775$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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%

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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