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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: $28,390

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $13,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTACTIVRSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,700 $25,500 $25,500 $37,855
Convenience Package 620 620 620  
Driver Confidence Package 345 345 345  
Sun and Liftgate Package 1,770 1,770 1,770  
Performance Package 395      
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 75
Keyless entry keypad 165 165 165  
Blind spot warning system       595
Power liftgate       495
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Convenience Package 0 0 0  
Driver Confidence Package 0 0 0  
Sun and Liftgate Package 0 0 0  
Performance Package 0      
All-weather floor mats 0 0 0 64
Keyless entry keypad 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system       506
Power liftgate       421
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Options (change) 3,495 3,100 3,100 2,760
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,347
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 825
Total Price $28,390 $29,795 $29,795 $41,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,042
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTACTIVRSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I3155hp I3155hp I3290hp V6
TransmissionT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,390$29,795$29,795$41,440
Adjustments for Features0-275-225-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,390$29,520$29,570$37,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$1,180$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120212012
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTACTIVRSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
-speed $0$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry   $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Curve control   $50
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Skid plate (one) $50  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Alexa integration$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0$0 
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB-C port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,525$3,475$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$225$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11-9-3,214

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212012
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length173.5 in197.1 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height64.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,996 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
25.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested730100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested155093%
Total Not Requested1257%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
turbocharged
1.3L I3
DOHC-4v
155 hp@5600
174 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested730100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested155093%
Total Not Requested1257%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested730100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested155093%
Total Not Requested1257%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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