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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.

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,710

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelTrailBlazerForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,715 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $24,979 $24,330 $26,409
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 1,015    
LT Package 1 PDF 625    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Cargo net 30 46 46
Cargo cover 70 166 166
Skid plates 130 584 584
Navigation system 1,600 1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Class II trailer hitch   468 468
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Satellite radio   453 453
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 842    
LT Package 1 PDF 519    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Cargo net 25 30 30
Cargo cover 58 108 108
Skid plates 108 380 380
Navigation system 1,328 1,647 1,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Class II trailer hitch   351 351
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 4,415 4,020 4,020
Options (change) 3,664 3,184 3,187
Destination 710 695 695
Total Price $31,840 $30,710 $32,910
Total Invoice $29,353 $28,209 $30,291

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,825
Model Year200620092009
ModelTrailBlazerForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,840$30,710$32,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,840$28,880$30,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,840
Total Invoice$29,353$28,209$30,291
Adjustments for Features0-1,681-2,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,353$26,528$28,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,747

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620092009
ModelTrailBlazerForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,905$5,735$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,681-2,016

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelTrailBlazerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in103.0 in
Length191.8 in179.5 in
Width74.7 in70.1 in
Height72.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
LT Package 1 PDF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested21526%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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