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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: $28,390

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLTACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $23,700 $25,500 $25,500
SYNC 395          
Convenience Group 250          
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 200 200 200
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295        
Remote start 385 385 385      
Driver Confidence Package       345 345 345
Convenience Package       620 620 620
Sun and Liftgate Package       1,770 1,770 1,770
Performance Package       395    
Keyless entry keypad       165 165 165
SYNC 336          
Convenience Group 213          
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 251 251        
Remote start 326 326 326      
Driver Confidence Package       0 0 0
Convenience Package       0 0 0
Sun and Liftgate Package       0 0 0
Performance Package       0    
Keyless entry keypad       0 0 0
Options (change) 1,940 1,295 1,000 3,495 3,100 3,100
Options (change) 1,649 1,100 849 0 0 0
Destination 785 785 785 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $29,220 $31,325 $34,180 $28,390 $29,795 $29,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,161
Model Year200820082008202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLTACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6155hp I3155hp I3155hp I3
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,220$31,325$34,180$28,390$29,795$29,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-3,300-3,490-3,765-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,220$29,750$30,880$24,900$26,030$26,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$1,660$0$1,130$1,180

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year200820082008202120212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLTACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900   
-speed    $0$0$0
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225   
Remote keyless entry, extended range   $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Following distance indicator   $25$25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Safety key   $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125   
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350   
Skid plate (one)    $50 
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Alexa integration   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325   
CD player$125$125    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0$0
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
USB-C port   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Folding passenger seat   $150$150$150
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0$0
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,665$5,240$6,965$7,155$7,430$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$3,300$3,490$3,765$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,466-3,071-147-151-149

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20082021
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in173.5 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height72.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 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 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
turbocharged
1.3L I3
DOHC-4v
155 hp@5600
174 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested1259%
Total Not Requested120091%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

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