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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: $31,630

Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV   
Difference: $2,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021201820182018
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForesterForesterForester
TrimACTIVRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $25,500 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Technology Package 1,720 1,720      
Driver Confidence Package 345 345      
Convenience Package 620 620      
Sun and Liftgate Package 1,770 1,770      
Cargo area partition net 135 135 65 65 65
Cargo tray 145 145      
All-weather floor mats 200 200 81 81 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,945    
Remote start     455 455 455
Technology Package 0 0      
Driver Confidence Package 0 0      
Convenience Package 0 0      
Sun and Liftgate Package 0 0      
Cargo area partition net 0 0 42 42 42
Cargo tray 0 0      
All-weather floor mats 0 0 52 52 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,498    
Remote start     341 341 341
Options (change) 4,935 4,935 3,791 846 846
Options (change) 0 0 3,091 593 593
Destination 1,195 1,195 915 915 915
Total Price $31,630 $31,630 $34,101 $34,851 $37,851

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,742
Model Year20212021201820182018
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForesterForesterForester
TrimACTIVRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I3155hp I3170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,630$31,630$34,101$34,851$37,851
Adjustments for Features-500-3,870-4,630-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,580$31,630$30,231$30,221$32,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$10$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212021201820182018
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerForesterForesterForester
TrimACTIVRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
-speed $0$0   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Following distance indicator$25$25   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Safety key$5$5   
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Alexa integration$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
Cloud-connected personalization$0$0   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0   
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Streaming integration for satellite radio$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB-C port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,030$4,980$8,850$9,610$9,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$3,870$4,630$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-3,576-4,304-4,582

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212018
ModelTrailBlazerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length173.5 in180.9 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height64.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,996 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested120054%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested63086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested120054%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested63086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested195045%
Total Not Requested242555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

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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