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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,355

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,277

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTrailBlazerForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,715 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,979 $24,930 $26,116
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865    
LT Package 1 PDF 625    
LT Package 2 YC6 895    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450    
Cargo cover 70    
Cargo net 30 46 46
Cargo organizer 165 115 115
Limited-slip rear differential 270    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Skid plates 130    
Class II trailer hitch   299 299
Skid plate (one)   110 110
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 717    
LT Package 1 PDF 519    
LT Package 2 YC6 743    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373    
Cargo cover 58    
Cargo net 25 30 30
Cargo organizer 137 72 72
Limited-slip rear differential 224    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Skid plates 108    
Class II trailer hitch   195 195
Skid plate (one)   71 71
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 3,995 1,015 1,285
Options (change) 3,315 702 877
Destination 710 645 645
Total Price $31,420 $28,355 $29,825
Total Invoice $29,004 $26,277 $27,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,342
Model Year200620082008
ModelTrailBlazerForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,420$28,355$29,825
Adjustments for Features-1,135-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$27,640$29,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,185
Total Invoice$29,004$26,277$27,638
Adjustments for Features-1,048-6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,956$25,614$27,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,024

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620082008
ModelTrailBlazerForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,110$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,048-6630

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelTrailBlazerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in99.4 in
Length191.8 in176.6 in
Width74.7 in68.3 in
Height72.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
LT Package 1 PDF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested39046%
Total Not Requested45054%
LT Package 2 YC6
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cassette player50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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