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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,847

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,308

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTrailBlazerForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,715 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,979 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865      
LT Package 1 PDF 625      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450      
LT Package 2 YC6 895      
Side curtain airbags 495      
Cargo net 30 48 48 48
Cargo cover 70 166 166 166
Navigation system 1,600 1,800 1,600 1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Class II trailer hitch   468 468 468
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Roof rack crossbars   195 195 195
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Satellite radio   432    
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 717      
LT Package 1 PDF 519      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373      
LT Package 2 YC6 743      
Side curtain airbags 411      
Cargo net 25 31 31 31
Cargo cover 58 108 108 108
Navigation system 1,328 1,501 1,335 1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Class II trailer hitch   351 351 351
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars   117 117 117
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Satellite radio   324    
Options (change) 5,030 3,627 2,995 2,995
Options (change) 4,174 2,769 2,279 2,279
Destination 710 725 725 725
Total Price $32,455 $30,847 $31,715 $33,715
Total Invoice $29,863 $28,308 $29,190 $31,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,097
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTrailBlazerForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,455$30,847$31,715$33,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-2,380-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$29,167$29,335$31,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$168$1,868
Total Invoice$29,863$28,308$29,190$31,088
Adjustments for Features0-1,542-2,191-2,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,863$26,766$26,999$28,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$233$1,851

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelTrailBlazerForesterForesterForester
TrimLT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200   
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 release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$3,830$5,510$6,210$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$2,380$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542-2,191-2,471

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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 Touring

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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