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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: $38,080

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,260

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $1,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,155
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $27,260
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,750
255/50R20 1,325    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Third-row seat 875    
Sunroof 850 850  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package     695
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT     4,440
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,452
255/50R20 1,127    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,075
Third-row seat 744    
Sunroof 723 723  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package     577
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT     4,151
Options (change) 8,120 4,415 8,180
Options (change) 6,904 3,754 7,255
Destination 815 815 745
Total Price $40,550 $40,780 $38,080
Total Invoice $37,038 $37,470 $35,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6285hp I6
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/60-18
Total Price$40,550$40,780$38,080
Adjustments for Features-1,260-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,290$38,420$38,080
Cost Above Minimum$870$0$0
Total Invoice$37,038$37,470$35,260
Adjustments for Features-1,151-2,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,887$35,302$35,260
Cost Above Minimum$585$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year200920092009
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$3,615$4,715$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$2,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,151-2,1680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20092009
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Cargo mat40No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested363076%
Total Not Requested115524%

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