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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: $34,323

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $2,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920192019
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForesterForester
TrimLTSSLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,155 $37,195 $30,795 $34,295
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,440      
Navigation system 1,750 1,750 1,350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Cargo net     68 68
Rear bumper protector     98 98
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Class II trailer hitch     619 619
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,151      
Navigation system 1,452 1,452 1,156  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Cargo net     44 44
Rear bumper protector     63 63
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Class II trailer hitch     464 464
Options (change) 6,885 2,445 2,553 1,203
Options (change) 6,180 2,029 1,997 841
Destination 745 745 975 975
Total Price $36,785 $40,385 $34,323 $36,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,735
Model Year2009200920192019
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForesterForester
TrimLTSSLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp I6390hp V8182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,785$40,385$34,323$36,473
Adjustments for Features0-145-3,300-7,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,785$40,240$31,023$29,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,455$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920192019
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForesterForester
TrimLTSSLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Air compressor $35  
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$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$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200  
Rear bumper protector$40 $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,130$5,275$8,430$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145$3,300$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135-286-366

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092019
ModelTrailBlazerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in105.1 in
Length191.8 in182.1 in
Width74.7 in71.5 in
Height72.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft376.1 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?
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Cargo mat40No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Full-size spare tire225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 Requested262055%
Total Not Requested216545%

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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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