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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,350

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $3,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,946

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $2,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,715
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $24,979
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Side curtain airbags 560 560 495
Cargo cover 80 80 70
Sunroof 850 850  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     865
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE     450
LT Package 1 PDF     625
LT Package 2 YC6     895
Running boards     375
Power-adjustable pedals     150
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Side curtain airbags 476 476 411
Cargo cover 68 68 58
Sunroof 723 723  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     717
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE     373
LT Package 1 PDF     519
LT Package 2 YC6     743
Running boards     311
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Options (change) 3,750 2,050 3,925
Options (change) 3,189 1,744 3,257
Destination 645 645 710
Total Price $34,595 $35,210 $31,350
Total Invoice $31,352 $31,967 $28,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,434
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$34,595$35,210$31,350
Adjustments for Features00-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,595$35,210$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$31,352$31,967$28,946
Adjustments for Features00-28
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,352$31,967$28,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,300$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$30
Value of Feature Adjustments00-28

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.0 in
Length193.4 in191.8 in
Width73.7 in74.7 in
Height72.8 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft380.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%
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%
LT Package 2 YC6
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cassette player50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%

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