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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: $7,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,260

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $6,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimLimitedLTSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $29,155 $37,195
Base Invoice $34,952 $27,260 $34,777
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Package 301A 2,250    
Cargo cover 135    
Roof rack crossbars 120    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package   695 695
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT   4,440  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,750 1,750
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Package 301A 1,913    
Cargo cover 115    
Roof rack crossbars 106    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package   577 577
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT   4,151  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,075 1,075
Navigation system   1,452 1,452
Options (change) 7,360 8,180 3,740
Options (change) 6,278 7,255 3,104
Destination 825 745 745
Total Price $45,720 $38,080 $41,680
Total Invoice $42,055 $35,260 $38,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,575
Model Year201120092009
ModelExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimLimitedLTSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6285hp I6390hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12275, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,720$38,080$41,680
Adjustments for Features-5,6750-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,045$38,080$41,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,455
Total Invoice$42,055$35,260$38,626
Adjustments for Features-5,2200-134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,835$35,260$38,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,232

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year201120092009
ModelExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimLimitedLTSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Air compressor  $35
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350 
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,555$4,880$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,675$0$145
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2200-134

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.0 in
Length197.1 in191.8 in
Width78.9 in74.7 in
Height70.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

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 boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
All-terrain tires0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
White-letter tires0No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Cargo mat40No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Full-size spare tire225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested339571%
Total Not Requested139029%

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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