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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: $30,463

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,162

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForesterForesterForester
TrimLTSS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,745 $32,155 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,942 $30,065 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695      
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065        
Cargo cover 100 100 166 166 166
Navigation system 1,750 1,750 1,200 1,000 1,000
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Cargo net     48 48 48
Rear bumper protector     78 78 78
Universal garage door opener     93 93 93
Roof rack crossbars     195 195 195
Bodyside moldings     240 240 240
Class II trailer hitch     468 468 468
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577      
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801        
Cargo cover 83 83 108 108 108
Navigation system 1,452 1,452 1,066 888 888
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Cargo net     31 31 31
Rear bumper protector     51 51 51
Universal garage door opener     61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars     117 117 117
Bodyside moldings     156 156 156
Class II trailer hitch     351 351 351
Options (change) 6,610 5,980 2,673 2,473 2,473
Options (change) 5,913 5,324 2,061 1,883 1,883
Destination 745 745 795 795 795
Total Price $35,100 $38,880 $30,463 $31,663 $33,263
Total Invoice $32,600 $36,134 $28,162 $29,264 $30,762

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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: $6,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,772
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForesterForesterForester
TrimLTSS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp I6390hp V8170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6275, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,100$38,880$30,463$31,663$33,263
Adjustments for Features-2700-1,715-2,415-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,830$38,880$28,748$29,248$30,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0$500$1,725
Total Invoice$32,600$36,134$28,162$29,264$30,762
Adjustments for Features-2510-1,585-2,232-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,349$36,134$26,577$27,032$28,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$0$455$1,605

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForesterForesterForester
TrimLTSS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35   
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack$300 $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows $200   
Rear bumper protector$40 $40$40$40
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
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$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals    $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$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$5,380$5,110$6,825$7,525$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0$1,715$2,415$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510-1,585-2,232-2,580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelTrailBlazerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in103.0 in
Length191.8 in169.5 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 and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
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 Requested212550%
Total Not Requested209550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested93035%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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