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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: $36,411

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,771

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,317

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Model Year20062017
ModelTrailBlazerForester
TrimLT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,715 $34,295
Base Invoice $24,979 $32,028
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
SS Package 5,195  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 450  
LT Package 2 YC6 895  
LT Package 1 PDF 625  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Cargo organizer 165 60
Cargo net 30 90
Cargo cover 70 182
AWD 2,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
Universal garage door opener   76
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 717  
SS Package 4,312  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 373  
LT Package 2 YC6 743  
LT Package 1 PDF 519  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Cargo organizer 137 39
Cargo net 25 58
Cargo cover 58 118
AWD 2,104  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Class II trailer hitch   475
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 11,040 1,241
Options (change) 9,399 868
Destination 710 875
Total Price $38,465 $36,411
Total Invoice $35,088 $33,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,586
Model Year20062017
ModelTrailBlazerForester
TrimLT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine395hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/17 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$38,465$36,411
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,465$32,886
Total Invoice$35,088$33,771
Adjustments for Features0-3,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,088$30,502

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelTrailBlazerForester
TrimLT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,275$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,269

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelTrailBlazerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in103.9 in
Length191.8 in180.9 in
Width74.7 in70.7 in
Height72.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,629 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft374.7 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%
SS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4.1 axle ratioNo
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Front sport buckets100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Air compressor35No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
395 hp@6000
400 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
255/50VR20 tires400No
Total Requested127548%
Total Not Requested138552%
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 seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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