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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: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,648

Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS   
Difference: $6,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelTrailBlazerExplorerExplorer
TrimSSSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,195 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $34,777 $41,543 $50,587
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Navigation system 1,750 795  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
AWD 2,135    
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 86 86
Navigation system 1,452 755  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075    
AWD 1,997    
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,905 4,605 2,215
Options (change) 5,126 4,375 2,105
Destination 745 945 945
Total Price $43,845 $49,050 $56,130
Total Invoice $40,648 $46,863 $53,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $678
Model Year200920162016
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)?, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,845$49,050$56,130
Adjustments for Features0-5,795-12,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,845$43,255$44,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$40,648$46,863$53,637
Adjustments for Features0-5,537-11,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,648$41,326$42,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$801

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920162016
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
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
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 mat$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 spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
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 capability $0$0
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar 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$8,150$13,945$20,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,537-11,510

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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