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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: $38,110

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,368

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelTrailBlazerForester
TrimSS2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,195 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,777 $33,675
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695  
Navigation system 1,750  
AWD 2,135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Class II trailer hitch   619
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577  
Navigation system 1,452  
AWD 1,997  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 4,580 1,105
Options (change) 4,026 778
Destination 745 915
Total Price $42,520 $38,110
Total Invoice $39,548 $35,368

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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: $10,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,447
Model Year20092018
ModelTrailBlazerForester
TrimSS2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine390hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/16 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$42,520$38,110
Adjustments for Features0-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,520$32,435
Total Invoice$39,548$35,368
Adjustments for Features0-5,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,548$30,101

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
ModelTrailBlazerForester
TrimSS2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Air compressor$35 
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$6,600$12,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,267

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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.3,653 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 SS

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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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