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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: $37,795

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,886

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,155 $37,195
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,260 $34,777
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
255/50R20 1,325      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Third-row seat 875 375    
Audiophile Package 510      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,750 1,750
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package     695 695
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT     4,440  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
255/50R20 1,127      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,075 1,075
Third-row seat 744 319    
Audiophile Package 433      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,452 1,452
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package     577 577
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT     4,151  
Options (change) 8,240 4,615 8,180 3,740
Options (change) 7,005 3,923 7,255 3,104
Destination 785 785 745 745
Total Price $38,270 $37,795 $38,080 $41,680
Total Invoice $35,063 $34,886 $35,260 $38,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,869
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6285hp I6390hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7275, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,270$37,795$38,080$41,680
Adjustments for Features-1,120-1,6200-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$36,175$38,080$41,535
Cost Above Minimum$975$0$0$3,455
Total Invoice$35,063$34,886$35,260$38,626
Adjustments for Features-1,026-1,4950-134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,037$33,391$35,260$38,492
Cost Above Minimum$646$0$0$3,232

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor   $35
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,790$3,170$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$1,620$0$145
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,026-1,4950-134

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20082009
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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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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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 boards350Yes
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 mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Full-size spare tire225Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested348073%
Total Not Requested130527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

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

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